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Winter Feeding Strategies
a year round approach with eShepherd Collars
9:45 AM
My presentation will outline the evolution of our farm operations transition from traditional methods to our current management style. It details our innovative winter feeding strategies, specifically highlighting how Gallagher eShepherd virtual fencing collars facilitate a year-round approach to efficient grazing and livestock management, as well as future goals for winter feeding.
Steve Martin
Owner
Armstrong Family Farm
Scratching the Surface:
Investigating the Nature and Potential Causes of Itchy Cattle
11:00 AM
This presentation will explore factors that may contribute to itchy cattle, including management practices. Attendees will gain a better understanding of potential influences on cattle comfort and discuss management considerations when investigating scratching and irritation within a herd.
Dr. Merle Olsen
Founder and Director of Research and Development
Solvet/AVL
Advancing Ontario's Beef Sector
1:15 PM
Beef Farmers of Ontario President Jason Leblond will share a year-end update highlighting BFO's work to strengthen and advance Ontario's beef sector. The presentation will cover key advocacy efforts and organizational priorities, including the issues affecting beef farmers and the progress made with government and industry partners. Jason will also provide an overview of BFO's producer education initiatives and consumer engagement activities designed to build public trust and promote Ontario beef.
Jason LeBlond
President
Beef Farmers of Ontario
Finishing on Grass Fed Systems
1:45 AM
Description coming soon!
Birgit Martin
PANEL
Reputation Cattle: What Makes Buyers Come Back?
3:00 PM
What drives cattle value, and how can producers position their cattle to attract buyers and maximize returns? Join a panel of industry experts and cattle buyers as they discuss the management decisions, market signals, and production practices that influence profitability in today's beef industry.
Panelists will share what they look for when purchasing cattle and the factors that create demand year after year. The discussion will also explore common pricing mistakes, how management decisions impact marketability, and what producers can do to ensure their cattle appeal to the widest range of buyers.
Whether you're selling calves, backgrounding cattle, or finishing cattle, this practical conversation will provide valuable insights into building a reputation for quality, meeting buyer expectations, and capturing more value from your operation.
Scott Kuhl
Owner
Keady Livestock
Dale Pallister
Owner
Pallister Farms Livestock LTD
Ken Schaus
Dr. Jacques Van Zyl
Veterinarian
