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Olds College

Livestock Roundup Symposium: “Design Cows for Your Ranch”

Feb 26, 2024 | 3:01 PM

Grey Wooded Forage Association is hosting Livestock Roundup Symposium: “Design Cows for Your Ranch”, an event at Olds College.

Date: March 1 and 2, 2024

Time: Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM/Saturday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Alumni Centre, Olds College, 4500 50 St, Olds, AB T4H 1R6

This event will introduce producers to the commercially viable tools for animal selection and performance tracking with genetic sampling for forage-based cows.

Hosted by industry experts and professionals, the event will feature information on current research and producer sessions focused on:

  • Innovative breeding strategies for forage-based cattle production
  • Sustainable forage management techniques
  • Nutrition and health considerations for livestock
  • Incorporating technology in ranching operations Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading researchers, ranchers, and agricultural specialists to gain insights into optimizing livestock productivity while preserving environmental integrity.

Key Event Highlights:

  • Panel discussions with industry leaders on producer considerations for designing cows for their ranch.
  • Networking opportunities with fellow ranchers, academics, and industry professionals
  • Live cattle demo

Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Steve Campbell, Tailor Made Cattle
  • Dr. John Basarab, Associate Professor, University of Alberta
  • Mokah Schmigelsky, CEO, One Cup AI Livestock ID
  • Dr. Bart Lardner, Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan
  • Dr. Desiree Gellatly, Research Scientist, Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production, Olds College
  • Lance and Karyn Nielson, Producer, Neilson Signature Beef
  • Tim Hofer, Producer, Prairie Farm Foods Inc.
  • Kelly Olson, Producer, Ole Farms Ltd.

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