Cleanliness and stress avoidance are important factors in meeting the demand for high quality wool and animal-based fibre products raised on Ontario farms. Those points were made during a session […] Read more
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Locally raised fibre targets premium markets
Predator protection and low-stress handling are key to achieving higher quality fibre
New Ontario group joins sheep federation
Other Ontario, Alberta and Quebec groups left the Canadian Sheep Federation
Updated Jan. 9 The Ontario Lamb Producers Caucus, a new network of Ontario sheep farmers, involved in production of breeding stock, market lambs, wool and sheep’s milk, has been accepted […] Read more
New chair and vice chair elected for National Sheep Network
Alberta and Quebec representatives fill top roles
A new chair was elected for the National Sheep Network during a recent meeting held in Ontario. Ryan Greir from Alberta was elected chair for the organization, with Pierre Lessard […] Read more
Two national sheep organizations remain after Ontario AGM
Defeated resolution would have allowed producers to decide who represents them on a national level
A resolution to allow Ontario sheep farmers to vote on who represents them nationally was defeated at the Ontario annual meeting. Why it matters: Two national organizations means funds to […] Read more
Production system, shearing status and lamb numbers are important factors in barn decisions
Floor and bunk space play a vital role in sheep health
Within the sheep industry there isn’t one ideal design when building or retro-fitting a facility. This leads to an array of facilities, ideas and layouts in production systems across the […] Read more
Ontario Sheep looks into production insurance
The potential insurance plan would focus on production levels rather than price
Ontario Sheep Farmers is investigating production insurance for its members that would help farmers guard against production declines. Meetings were held across Ontario for producers from Sept. 10 to 12 […] Read more
Canadian Sheep Federation hosts the world
This year’s event in Saskatoon went well, so the Canadian Sheep Federation has been asked to host another one next year
Canada did such a good job hosting the first-ever Global Sheep Conference this summer, the Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) has been asked to host another one next year. “I think […] Read more
Stark named independent advisor to Ontario Sheep Farmers
Organization says the unique position will build its capacity to deal with challenging issues
Ontario Sheep Farmers is signing on an independent board advisor to serve as a sounding board, mediator and to help the organization deal with sector-wide issues. Dr. Deb Stark, a […] Read more
Condition scoring added to COFS sheep handling demo
The new demonstration will showcase how the practice can help farmers manage flock condition
Sheep body condition scoring (BCS) has been added to handling system demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) this year to emphasize the importance of the practice. Delma Kennedy, sheep […] Read more
Sheep complement fruit production on Ontario farm
The Schuylers raise sheep, maintain apple and cherry orchards and grow corn, soybeans and wheat
When farmers are told they have a good story to tell, a prime example may be found at Simcoe, Ont. Schuyler Farms is a diversified livestock, crop and fruit farm […] Read more