25th Western Canada Feedlot Management School
February 7-9, 2023
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2023
| 6:00pm | Registration and Trade Show |
| 7:00pm | Welcome and Introductions Kevin Antworth, Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association |
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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| 7:05pm | Engage and Motivate your Team! This dynamic speaker will leave you with practical tools to adapt your thinking, improve your leadership skills, your approach to work, and your life with the goal of helping you and your team focus on the good! Darci Lang |
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2023
| 7:00am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:00am | Opening Remarks and Introductions Kevin Antworth, Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association |
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NUTRITION |
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| 8:10am | The Pros and Cons of Feeding Canola Meal With potential processing facilities springing up in SK, canola meal could be in greater supply on the prairies. How might this byproduct fit into rations and what are the benefits and downfalls for cattle feeders to be aware of? Dr. Greg Penner, University of Saskatchewan |
| 8:55am | Using Wheat in Feedlot Rations Looking at high vs low protein and different varieties has given researchers some new insights into how best to utilize wheat in feedlot diets. Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro, University of Saskatchewan |
| 9:40am | Refreshment and Networking Break |
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MARKETS and INNOVATION |
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| 10:15am | Market Update Cattle markets can be difficult to get a handle on. What are some of the tools you can use to help interpret markets and manage financial risk in this ever-changing industry. Brian Perillat, Bullseye Nutrition |
| 11:15am | So You Want to Build a Bio-Digestor… Rising energy costs, available feedstock and a desire to be innovative. Are these the ingredients that lead one Alberta feedlot to build a bio-digestor? Hear the experience of one operation in their journey to harness the power of manure. Kendra Donnelly, Korova Feeders |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and Networking |
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ANIMAL HEALTH |
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| 1:00pm | The Ongoing Battle with Histophilosis in Feedlot Cattle Learn about the occurrence and disease syndromes linked to histophilosis, as well as the difficulties diagnosing and treating this bug in the feedlot. Also hear about current vaccines and new research aimed at improving the effectiveness of vaccination. Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed, Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed Inc |
| 1:45pm | Programming the Immune System Are there methods to ensure a better immune response to respiratory vaccines? Hear from one researcher looking for ways to better equip animals to face viral challenges at the feedlot. Dr. Nathan Erickson, Western College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 2:30pm | The Ever-Changing BRD Landscape Bovine respiratory pathogens are tricky and antimicrobial resistance has caused these bugs to become even trickier. This researcher will discuss prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and changes that have occurred in the last 10 years around respiratory pathogens and practical approaches to dealing with these bugs. Trevor Alexander, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
| 3:15pm | Refreshment and Networking Break |
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UP and COMING |
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| 3:30pm | Cattle Feeding in the Carbon Economy Cattle were up-cycling long before this phrase was born. Learn about ways that producers can use this ability to their advantage in an increasingly carbon-concerned consumer atmosphere. Kim Ominski, University of Manitoba |
| 4:30pm | Your Cattle Eat What? Hear the experience of one innovative producer who incorporates by-products into their feedlot rations. Ryan Kasko, Kasko Cattle |
| 5:00pm | Conclude Afternoon Session |
| 6:00pm | Beef – it’s what’s for dinner!! But we are going to make you work for it! Graze around the room and co-mingle with your cohorts as you visit the chef stations - each of which will feature a deliciously prepared beef dish. There will also be some games and prizes awarded to clever participants - so get ready to eat well and have fun! |
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2023
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
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TOURS |
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| 8:30am | Virtual Tour - Namaka Farms Bryan Thiessen, Outlook, SK |
| 9:00am | Open Floor for Question and Answer Session |
| 9:45am | Networking Break |
| 10:15am | Virtual Tour - P Cross Ranch Garret Poletz, Biggar, SK |
| 10:45am | Open Floor for Question and Answer Session |
| 11:30am | Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Travel to LFCE for Hands on Demos |
| 1:30pm | Hands on Demonstrations/Presentations (at LFCE) 3 half hour sessions for participants to rotate through: Nutrition Demo – How to Read Bunks and the Importance of Getting it Right! Leader – Kristen Hunter, LFCE Animal Health Demo – What do Fecal Samples Tell Us About Animal Health – Proper Sampling Techniques, Lab Analysis and What to Do With Results Leader – Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro Post Mortem – Guided by a Veterinarian - Learn How to Properly Conduct a PM and Identify Some of the Most Common Causes for Feedlot Mortalities Leader – Dr. Nathan Erickson |
| 3:30pm | WCFMS Certificates and Wrap up |
| 4:00pm | Load Buses |
| 5:15pm | Return to Hotel Conclude Workshop and Safe Travels Home! |
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