Livestock Predation Prevention Conference

Event Details

Time: April 10, 2013 to April 11, 2013
Location: Holiday Inn, Peterborough, Ontairo
Street: 150 George Street
City/Town: Peterborough, Ontario
Website or Map: http://www.ontariosheep.org/L…
Event Type: education
Organized By: Ontario Sheep, Ontario Cattlemens Association and Ontario Minsitry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs
Latest Activity: Mar 28, 2013

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Event Description

Livestock Predation Prevention Conference
Day 1 will provide updates on predation trends, understanding various predators and removal options. The second day will be a series of eight workshops. Participants will be subdivided into eight groups and rotate through each work station. The workshops will be very interactive and, because of the smaller group format, will give each participant direct access to the speakers.

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