Registration in advance is required for Saskatoon, online and Satellite attendees. For more details, visit the website www.saskcattle.com phone (306) 969-2666 or email [email protected]. The Western Canada Feedlot Management School is back for 2015 – with a few new twists! This year’s school will cater to the backgrounder who may be new to cattle feeding. Whether you are feeding 50 head or 5000 head, this school will provide you with excellent information to sharpen your cattle feeding skills. In addition to the classroom presentations, there will be a tour of two operations providing attendees a first-hand look at how to background calves. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and experienced producers. Webcast: Also new for 2015 is a webcast option for attendees. If you are unable to travel to Saskatoon, you will be able to join the school remotely via the internet. There will also be four satellite locations where attendees can gather including the SK Ministry of Ag Regional offices in Tisdale, Lloydminster, Weyburn and Swift Current. In these locations, Regional Livestock Specialists will be on site to help answer questions or direct questions to presenters/panels in Saskatoon. Registration Form Name: Company: _____________________ Address: City: Prov/State: Postal/Zip Code: Phone: Fax: Email: Registration Fees & Deadlines: (Please check one) Full Registration - $250 (includes all meals and transportation for the tour) Student - $175 Online Participant - $100 (for anyone joining the school remotely) Satellite Participant - $125 (for anyone attending one of the satellite locations - includes lunch on day one). Preferred location: Swift Current Weyburn Tisdale Lloydminster Accommodation info: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Travelodge Hotel at the rate of $139 until December 28, 2014. Please call the Hotel directly at (306) 242-8881 to book your room. Acknowledgements: WCFMS is supported by the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Development Fund administered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association. Financial support was also provided by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Presented by : Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association University of Saskatchewan, Department of Animal and Poultry Science Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture 17th Western Canada Feedlot Management School The Backgrounder’s Edition Method of Payment: Please select one method of payment & complete details below. Pay by Cheque Make cheque payable to ‘Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association’ in Canadian funds and mail with a completed copy of this registration form. Pay by Credit Card - Visa/Mastercard Credit Card #: Expiry Date (MM/YY): Name (as appears on the front of the card): Signature: I authorize the use of my credit card (By agreeing, you authorize the use of your credit card. Your credit card statement will read “Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association”) Return completed form and payment to: Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association PO Box 95 Ceylon, SK SOC OTO or Fax (306) 969-2226 JANUARY 27 - 29, 2015 Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon, SK Visit www.saskcattle.com for more info 17th Western Canada Feedlot Management School - The Backgrounder’s Edition Tuesday, January 27, 2015 January 27 to 29, 2015 Travelodge, Saskatoon, SK Wednesday, January 28, 2015 (cont.) Thursday, January 29, 2015 (cont.) 7:00 - 9:00pm 1:45 Developing the Right Rations for Your Cattle 10:00 Take a look at feed options and how by-products, and non-traditional feed ingredients may be incorporated into backgrounding rations. Get an understanding of feed value incorporating both economics and nutritional quality. MANAGING RISK John McKinnon, University of Saskatchewan and Kim McLean, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture 2:45 Refreshment and Networking Break Registration – Meet and Greet Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:00 9:00 Registration and Breakfast Opening Remarks and Introduction – From the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association ANIMAL HEALTH 9:15 Understanding Health Risk Status of Calves and Management Strategies Identifying health risk in retained and purchased calves. Strategies to reduce health risk in feeder cattle and the importance of developing induction protocols. Dr Kent Fenton DVM, Feedlot Health Management Services 10:00 Bovine Respiratory Disease – the Big Thief Learn to identify acute and chronic respiratory diseases including mycoplasma pneumonia and how they affect your bottom line. Dr Nathan Erickson, DVM, Western College of Veterinary Medicine 10:45 Refreshment and Networking Break 11:15 Producer Panel on Management of Health Issues Chad Ross, Ross L-7 Feeders, Kristen Hunter, Buffalo Plains Cattle Co., Steve Pylot, Bar P Land and Cattle, Kyle Primrose, Primrose Livestock 12:00Lunch LABOUR ISSUES Western Livestock Price Insurance Program This program is now available for beef commodities from calves to finished animals. Get an overview of the program and how it can protect your operation from volatile markets. Jodie Griffin, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. 11:00 Understanding Risk and Tools for Reducing Financial Risk Attracting and Retaining Employees The success of every operation depends on its people. Learn some key points to incorporate in your search for employees and important strategies to creating a work environment where people will want to stay. Cattle feeding is a risky business. This dynamic session will leave you with an understanding of the main risk factors in feeding cattle as well as the tools available to manage risk. Joe Jackson, Jameson, Gilroy and B&L Livestock Dawn Hillrud, Sourcing People 12:00 12:15 Conclude Classroom Portion of Workshop Board Bus for Tour – Lunch on Bus 4:15 Producer Panel on Recruiting and Keeping Employees Sheri Pedersen, Pound-Maker Agventures, Dave Kerr, Kerr Brothers, George Ekman, E-Kay Enterprises, Eric Buyer, Purpose Farms 5:00 6:00 Adjourn Cocktails and Supper TOUR 1:15 Fuglerud Ranch – Broderick, SK See first-hand how this family run operation manages back grounding of retained steers and heifers including health, nutrition and marketing of animals. This will be an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn from an experienced producer. Thursday, January 29, 2015 ECONOMICS 3:00 Primrose Livestock – Outlook, SK 8:00 Understanding and Interpreting Market Data So you have the most recent market data – now what? This session will provide an overview of the markets with a focus on understanding how to use market data in your operation to maximize profits. Greg Appleyard, AgriRisk This tour will allow producers to see a modern feeding facility used for backgrounding growing steers and heifers and wintering pregnant beef cows. The focus will be on facility design, feeding and health strategies and information management. Again, there will be plenty of discussion and opportunities for attendees to interact with staff and owners during this tour. 5:30 Return to Saskatoon – Closing Remarks and Certificates 1:00 Backgrounding 101 – Developing a Nutrition Program The basics of backgrounding diets – what to look for, setting goals and monitoring your feeding program. 9:00 Developing Relationships with Lenders and Exploring Lending Options Kris Wierenga, Hi Pro Feeds This session will focus on lending options for cattle feeders as well as the importance of developing a relationship with your lenders. Learn which key measures lenders consider and the importance of effectively communicating a financial plan. Carrie Cholak, Farm Credit Canada *Agenda subject to change 10:30 3:15 NUTRITION Refreshment and Networking Break