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Sheep and Goat Forum
February 13 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Join us on February 13, 2024 at the Seniors Recreation Centre (5010 48, St) in Elk Point, Alberta.
Featuring:
Ranching with Wildlife with Louise Liebenberg
Louise was born and raised in South Africa, her love and interest in all animals and nature, was nurtured there. After working around Europe, Louise moved to Canada in 2008 where she bought a ranch that borders crown land and National Forest. On this ranch, she concentrates on establishing a good commercial and purebred sheep and cattle ranch, raising and training border collies and Sarplaninac livestock guardian dogs. The ranch became the first ranch in Canada to be certified Wildlife Friendly. She manages the sheep and cattle in such a manner that they can co-exist with the native wildlife.
Find out more about Louise Liebenberg here.
New Sheep Research with Dr. Susan Markus
Dr. Susan Markus has over 30 years of extensive experience in sheep nutrition. She holds a PhD in Animal Behavior from the University of Alberta, a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Manitoba and a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, she is a Livestock Research Scientist with Lakeland College with a focus on production efficiencies and utilizing new technologies where feasible. Dr. Markus will be presenting on novel vegetation management strategies as well as a new chute side pregnancy detection method for sheep.
Find out more about her research here.
Local producer panel
Hear from local producers who are currently raising sheep and/or goats, their challenges and successes!
