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SUMMARY:Farmsmart - Beef Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Winter Feeding Strategies to Reduce Feed CostsDr. Katie Wo
 od, University of GuelphThis session will focus on winter feeding prog
 rams for cow-calf producers. Learn aboutstrategies to maintain body co
 ndition, stretch forage supplies, optimize performance of yourherd, an
 d manage input costs.\r\nUnique Grazing PerspectivesGraeme Finn, South
 ern Cross LivestockGraeme is an innovative grazer who uses his grazing
  program to support cattle performance,soil health, and environmental 
 sustainability. Learn about Graeme’s unique pasturemanagement strate
 gies addressing rejuvenation, fertility, grazing techniques and more.\
 r\nSustainable Beef Panel: The Retailer’s PerspectiveGurneesh Bhande
 l, Cargill; Jennifer Lambert, Loblaws; Monica Hadarits, CRSB; Christop
 hWand, OMAFRA, ModeratorHear from sustainability experts on what their
  customers are looking for in beef. How dosustainable beef claims reso
 nate in Canada, and how can producers get involved?\r\nEnhancing Feedl
 ot Health: From Pre-Wean to FinishDr. Greg Dimmers, Metzger Veterinary
  ServicesA veterinarian’s insight on top health issues faced by Onta
 rio’s feedlots and managementconsiderations for improved cattle heal
 th, including practices to set calves up for success atthe cow-calf le
 vel.\r\nBreeding Livestock for ResilienceKEYNOTE ADDRESSDr. Bonnie Mal
 lard, University of GuelphLearn how biotechnology in animal breeding p
 lays an important role in managing disease inlivestock and contributes
  to economically and environmentally sustainable food production.Hear 
 about Dr. Mallard’s research across livestock species and how advanc
 ements inimmunogenetics and related technologies lend to improved anim
 al health, reduced antibioticuse, climate-adapted livestock management
  and breeding practices, and improved economicsustainability for produ
 cers.\r\nGenetic Selection for Profit PanelBrad Gilchrist, Semex; Kati
 e Wilson, Gilbrea Farms; Scott Cornish, EastGen; Jamie O’Shea,BFO Co
 w-Calf Committee, ModeratorExperienced industry panelists will discuss
  aspects of cattle breeding that increaseperformance and profitability
  within the sector with Q & A from the audience.\r\nFacing Beef Indust
 ry Issues Head-ONStina Nagel, Canadian Cattlemen’s AssociationStina 
 will discuss the issues the Canadian beef industry is facing, the impo
 rtance ofstakeholder engagement to further positive messaging, as well
  as strategies beef farmersthemselves can utilize.\n\nFor more informa
 tion visit https://ontag.farms.com/events/farmsmart-beef-symposium
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Midway:20200118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Midway:20200118T164500
CATEGORIES:symposium
LOCATION:Rozanski Hall,
WEBSITE:https://www.ontariobeef.com/communications/news/register-for-t
 he-2020-beef-symposium-
URL:https://www.ontariobeef.com/communications/news/register-for-the-2
 020-beef-symposium-
CONTACT:1-877-424-1300
ORGANIZER:ontariobeef.com
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