
Sheep Day is a producer led annual event, targeted to mostly Sheep meat producers, (with limited attention given to milk and wool production at this time). The purpose of Sheep Day is to provide an opportunity for Sheep producers to meet and be educated on the latest technology; discuss pertinent marketing issues, learn about health/nutrition topics, and much more! Plus, interact and exchange ideas with fellow Sheep farmers. There are two key objectives that the organizing committee strives to achieve daily. The information shared will be linked “back to the animal”. Organizers also hope that producers can implement at least two ideas when they return to their operations.

Feature Speakers: Robert Hodgkins, Owner, Kaipoi, United Kingdom & Joanna Scott, Director, Targeted Breeding, New Zealand
Robert Hodgkins (pictured right) sponsored by:
Bronze - Grober Nutrition

Sheep Day Agenda
Date/Time | Session |
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:01AM - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:59PM Speaker(s): Becky Hunt, Jackie Ralph Stage: None |
Farming & Mental Health Pre-recorded - AVAILABLE ALL WEEK Jackie and Becky will |
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:01AM - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:59PM Speaker(s): None Stage: None |
Guardians of the Grasslands Video Pre-recorded. AVAILABLE ALL WEEK A Short documentary brought to |
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:01AM - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:59PM Speaker(s): Bailey Regier Stage: None |
Using Film Making as a Tool to Generate Farm Accident Awareness Pre-recorded - AVAILABLE ALL WEEK Just last fall, father |
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:01AM - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:59PM Speaker(s): Angela Straathof, Gerard Grubb, Ken Schauss Stage: None |
ONFARM Soil Health Successes and Challenges - Perspectives from Bruce County Operators Pre-recorded. AVAILABLE ALL WEEK The On-Farm Applied Research and |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:01AM - 11:59PM Speaker(s): Jason Emke, Joanne Fesyk Stage: None |
Expert Tips for Financing a Sheep Operation Pre-Recorded - AVAILABLE ALL DAY |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:02AM - 11:59PM Speaker(s): Jennifer MacTavish (General Manager - Ontario Sheep Farmers) Stage: Upper Level |
Ontario Sheep Update Pre-recorded - AVAILAVLE ALL DAY An update on OSF |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:02AM - 11:59PM Speaker(s): Amy Hellyer Stage: None |
Amendments to Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations (HAR): Transport of Animals Pre-recorded - AVAILABLE ALL DAY |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:02AM - 11:58PM Speaker(s): Dr. Rex Crawford Stage: None |
Improving Ventilation in Sheep Barns Pre-recorded - AVAILABLE ALL DAY Discuss principals of ventilation |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 11:15AM - 11:29AM Speaker(s): Lorie Smith Stage: None |
Sheep Day Welcome |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 11:30AM - 12:29PM Speaker(s): courtney Vriens Stage: None |
Feeding Strategies to Maximize Success Forage and feeding management are an important part of maximizing |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:30PM - 12:39PM Speaker(s): None Stage: None |
Sheep Day Lunch Break / Trade Show / Speaker Q&A Sponsored by: Bruce County Federation of Agriculture |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:40PM - 1:39PM Speaker(s): Dr. Rex Crawford, DVM Stage: None |
Managing Foot Problems - Contageous Footrot & Proper Hoof Trimming Managing contagious foot rot in a sheep flock and appropriate |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:40PM - 1:49PM Speaker(s): None Stage: None |
Sheep Day Post Lunch Break / Trade Show / Speaker Q&A Sponsored by: Liquid Feeds Inc. |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:55PM - 2:54PM Speaker(s): Johanna Scott, Robert Hodgkins Stage: Upper Level |
Using Genomic Markers in an Ovine Breeding Strategy Setting up a sheep breeding program using DNA markers to |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:55PM - 3:04PM Speaker(s): None Stage: None |
Sheep Day PM Break / Trade Show / Speaker Q&A Sponsorship Available |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 3:05PM - 4:19PM Speaker(s): Fred Baker Stage: None |
A Year in the Life of a New Organization: The Ontario Lamb Producers Caucus Enters Year 2 Pre-Recorded - AVAILABLE ALL DAY The OLPC was formed in December |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 3:20PM - 4:19PM Speaker(s): Jason Emke, Marcus Wand, Mike Swidersky, Romy Schill Stage: None |
Sheep Day Panel: Labour Saving Tips Moderated by: Jason Emke All farmers strive to do farm tasks |
Saturday, January 9, 2021 4:20PM - 5:00PM Speaker(s): None Stage: None |
Sheep Day Hallway Mingle Direct engagement with fellow conference attendees, trade show participants, speakers |
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