26th Western Canada Feedlot Management School
February 12-14, 2024
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK
MONDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Beef Production Facilities of the Future |
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Animal Handling in the Feedlot Proper animal handling and using animal behavior can help settle cattle into your lot. Find out more on how to use these techniques and how to train other staff to incorporate these practices into their daily routines. Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz – Production Animal Consultants |
The Art of Pen Checking |
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. Anne Wasko - Cattle Trends Inc |
Remote Delivery Devices How and when to use these properly, effectively and safely. Dr. Roy Lewis, DVM |
Flooring and Foot Problem Study of pen flooring and processing facilities and their link to foot issues in the feedlot. Dr. Murray Jelinski, Western College of Veterinary Medicine |
The Role of Technology in Diagnosing and Treating Sick Animals There are advantages and disadvantages to relying on technology to diagnose sick animals. Hear from a researcher about their study of this practice and how technology may be used to improve animal health outcomes going forward. Dr. Diego Moya, University of Saskatchewan |
Virtual Tour - Shipwheel Cattle Feeders |
Presentation from Cattlemen’s Young Leaders |
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Corn in Feedlot Rations Hear from an animal nutrition researcher about using corn in feedlot rations in western Canada. Learn about best practices for processing, matching it with other feeds, toxins to watch out for and more. Dr. Greg Penner, University of Saskatchewan |
Proper Silage Management Best management practices for preserving and feeding out silage from your pit. Use of tools such as rake, additives, preservatives, and good old fashioned proper silage making techniques. Dr. Breeanna Kelln, University of Saskatchewan |
Virtual Tour - Pallister Farms Livestock Ltd |