Master Shepherds Course indvidiual module details



Note: dates and/or locations of sessions are subject to change. Refer to master-shepherds-course for the most up to date information.Module theme – key topic areasDateEarly individual module registration deadlineLocationModule 1 Industry dynamics and governanceLamb industry – global, North American, Ontario perspectivesLamb production systemsLamb supply and price cyclesSheep industry governanceSustainable sheep productionSeptember 16 and 17, 2020September 2, 2020GuelphModule 2 Flock productivity and reproductionReproduction, seasonality of estrus, conception ratesOptimizing out-of-season breeding programs ram management for optimal reproductive successCulling strategies for improved productivityNovember 4 and 5, 2020October 21, 2020LindsayModule 3 Lambing and lamb rearingMinimizing lamb mortality – causes, preventionManagement tips and protocols (confined and pasture)Artificial rearing systems Managing health issues – abortion, mastitis, vaccinationDecember 16 and 17, 2020December 2, 2020EloraModule 4 Business planningDeveloping business plansCost of production and key performance indicatorsProduction monitoring and record keeping Financial monitoring and record keepingJanuary 27 and 28, 2021January 13, 2021NewmarketModule 5Ewe flock nutritionNutritional demands throughout the production cycleMonitoring response to feeding programsHow ruminants utilize protein and carbohydratesImpact of genetics and production systemsEffectively using feed analysis and ration balancingMarch 10 and 11, 2021February 25, 2021LindsayModule 6 Predation & Pasture ManagementCoyote behaviour and biology; raven behaviour and biologyOptions for managing predation / what can I do legally?Deadstock disposal methodsWildlife Damage Compensation ProgramApril 21 and 22, 2021April 7, 2021KingstonModule theme – key topic areasDateEarly individual module registration deadline1LocationModule 7 GeneticsHeritability of economically important traits Genetic selection principles Crossbreeding schemes Hybrid vigour & inbreedingGenetic improvement programsJune 2 and 3, 2021May 19, 2021LindsayModule 8 Infrastructure & Feeding systemsPlanning efficient farmstead layouts Ventilation, watering systems, supplementary heatHandling systems, sheep behaviourNutrient management Feed storage, Feed delivery systems and infrastructurePasture InfrastructureFeed delivery machineryJuly 14 and 15, 2021June 30, 2021MillbrookModule 9 Effective flock health managementFlock health programs, using vet diagnostic servicesAvoid production limiting diseasesVaccinations and immunityRole of nutrition in flock healthParasite ManagementOn-Farm EuthanasiaAugust 25 and 26,2021August 11, 2021EloraModule 10 Lamb feedlots and dairy sheepLamb feeding rations, feed delivery systemsFeedlot health, monitoring growth, carcass qualityDairy sheep industry outlookDairy flock health, regulatory requirementsOctober 13 and 14, 2021September 29, 2021Mount ForestModule 11 Marketing and woolMarketing principles Marketing methods - live auction, private sales, direct to consumer - farmers markets, onlineProduct brandingMarketing costs, product shrink, marketing risksFit for transport November 24 and 25, 2021November 10, 2021PerthModule 12 Business plan wrap upFull course participants only.January 5 and 6 2022GuelphQuestions?Contact the Master Shepherd’s Course Program ManagerE: mastershepherd@ P: 519.836.0043 x322 ................
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