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Thursday, December 05, 2024
2025 Western Canada Feedlot Management School
27th Western Canada Feedlot Management School
February 11-13, 2025
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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| 6:00pm | Registration and Trade Show - Cocktails sponsored by Bullseye Feeds |
| 7:00pm | Welcome and Introductions Kevin Antworth, Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association |
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| 7:05pm | The Importance of Bunk Management The first 30 days in the lot is a stressful time for cattle. What are some best practices that cattle feeders can employ to make this transition less stressful, thus impacting feeding efficiency, animal health and the bottom line? Jessica Sperber – University of Nebraska |
| 8:15pm | Networking and Tradeshow |
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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| 7:00am | Registration Breakfast and Tradeshow |
| 8:00am | Opening Remarks and Introductions Kevin Antworth, Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association |
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ANIMAL HEALTH |
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| 8:10am | Bio Security in the Feedlot Why is bio security important and how do we implement strategies/protocols to improve biosecurity. What can we learn from other industries on how to keep our operations safe. Trent Wennekamp – Lloydminster Animal Hospital |
| 8:55am | Implant Strategies for Dairy/Beef Cross What to consider when feeding dairy and dairy cross animals in the feedlot and how to design implant protocols to ensure the desired end results. Adam Shreck – Telus Ag |
| 9:40am | Refreshment and Networking Break |
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MARKETS |
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| 10:15am | Market Update Cattle markets can be difficult to get a handle on. What are some of the trends and things to watch for going forward to help interpret markets and manage financial risk in this ever-changing industry. Travis Hickey - Cattlenomics |
| 11:15am | Marketing Panel It all comes down to marketing… Hear from a group of experienced producers about choosing marketing options and how to capitalize on cattle feeding opportunities. Moderator: Brian Perillat - Bullseye Nutrition Producers:TBD |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and Networking - |
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ANIMAL NUTRITION |
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| 1:00pm | Tackling Sorting Issues in Feedlot Diets Learn about sorting behaviour in feedlot cattle, impacts arising for sorting and low-cost strategies to minimize sorting to promote consistent growth in feedlot cattle. Catherine Seidle – Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture |
| 1:45pm | Feeding Low Bushel Weight Barley Growing conditions for 2024 turned out a large quantity of low bushel weight grains. Learn from an experienced researcher what to consider when purchasing and incorporating these grains into your rations. Tim McAllister – AAFC |
| 2:30pm | Feeding Strategies for Varying Targets Let’s get back to basics and discuss the fundamentals of setting up feeding strategies for different classes of animals with varying gain targets. Daryl Gibb – Telus Ag |
| 3:15pm | Refreshment and Networking Break |
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VIRTUAL TOUR |
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| 3:30pm | Virtual Tour - Top Gun Feeders Moose Jaw, SK |
| 4:00pm | Open Floor for Question and Answer Session |
| 4:30pm | Conclude Afternoon Session |
| 5:30pm | Cocktails |
| 6:00pm | Banquet – Sponsored by TBD |
| 7:00pm | “A World Without Cows” A thought provoking look at the cultural, economic and environmental impact of cows. Brought to you by Alltech |
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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| 7:30am | Breakfast and Tradeshow |
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ANIMAL HANDLING |
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| 8:30am | Cattle Handling Dr. Tom Noffsinger has been championing the use of low-stress cattle handling techniques for many years. Using an innovative approach, Noffsinger aims to improve the well-being and performance of cattle while improving safety of both cattle and people handling them. Dr. Tom Noffsinger – Production Animal Consultants |
| 9:15am | Canadian Feeders Benchmark Study The Canadian Benchmark survey was developed to assess the sustainability of the cattle feeding industry. Hear from a researcher how completing this survey can help provide valuable information for both individual cattle feeders and the industry as a whole. Dr. Gus Halibert, University of Saskatchewan |
| 10:00am | Networking Break |
| 10:30am | Virtual Tour - TBD |
| 11:00am | Open Floor for Question and Answer Session |
| 11:30am | Lunch and Networking |
| 12:30pm | Travel to LFCE for Hands on Demos |
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Hands on Demonstrations/Presentations (at LFCE) |
| 3:30pm | WCFMS Certificates and Wrap up |
| 4:00pm | Load Buses |
| 5:15pm | Return to Hotel Conclude Workshop and Safe Travels Home! |
WCFMS is presented by
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Speakers
Kevin Antworth
Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association President
Kevin Antworth was raised on a diverse farm in New Brunswick and took charge of a beef herd at the age of twelve. In 1998, he formed a partnership with his brother to expand potato production and established their initial feed yard in 1994. In 2011, he relocated to Saskatchewan where he has overseen commercial feedlots.
Director on following Boards:
- New Brunswick cattle Producers
- New Brunswick Agriculture Advisory Table
- Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
- National Check Off
- Canadian Beef Grading Agency
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