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Manitoba Sheep Association
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Events, Education & Scholarship Info.
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Join us for the Annual Show & Sale
August 23/24th, Rivers, MB Aug 24th is the Show & Sale Aug 23rd - Speakers at Dinner: - Gord Schroeder, Member Relations Manager,
Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative and - MSA Board / Brian Greaves (Producer & Member of Development Committee) led Discussion Draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep.
Attend the Shearing School
August 22/23rd, Tony Atkinson's Farm near Brandon, led by Brian Greaves
$500 Scholarship Still Available
Submit by July 30, 2013 (see below)
- easy to apply format
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2013 ANNUAL MSA SHOW & SALE
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Our 2013 Annual Show & Sale is a great time to select some new genetics for your stock!
We will again be hosting our Show & Sale at the Rivers Rec Centre in Rivers, MB (appx. 1/2 hour northwest of Brandon).
The Annual Show & Sale is about top quality sheep and education. This is a way to improve your flock and learn about the launch of the Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative and have input into the NEW Code on the Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep.
This is your ONLY opportunity to have input into a Code that is workable for Sheep Producers. Therefore, it is important that you view the document now and be prepared to make comments at the Show & Sale, or send your comments in to MSA and we will forward on.
Read the Draft Code of practice here http://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/sheep as soon as possible.
SHOW & SALE INFORMATION
The event will be open to both purebred rams/ewes and commercial ewes. We will once again have market lamb and jackpot ewe lamb classes. Hair sheep classes for both Dorper and Katadhin breeders are welcomed. We will be allowing entry of mature animals born after January 1, 2009.
You are also welcome to show your sheep with no obligation
to sell, provided you enter at least one animal in the sale. This is a great opportunity for breeders who want to promote their sheep, but are limited on the animals they can commit to the sale. Also, if you are a spring breeder, you can take this opportunity to showcase your young stock and drum up interest for sales at a future date.
We want to see a large number of top quality sheep at this year's sale and we need your help to do it. Focusing on maternal genetics? Manitoba is in need of top quality female lines! No experience showing? No problem! This event is all about the promotion of sheep, not the show ring. So, as you plan your 2013 marketing strategy, make sure to keep the annual MSA Show and Sale in mind.
DOWNLOAD & SUBMIT BY AUGUST 9, 2013. E-mail to:mb@mbsheep.ca or fax to (204) 253-9308.
SPEAKERS AT DINNER, FRIDAY, AUG 23RD - RSVP Required for Dinner $15 per adult, $10 - 12 years and under.
- Gord Schroeder, Member Relations Manager, Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative on the new Cooperative.
- Discussion with members regarding the Draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep.
NOTE: The Wool Growers Cooperative will be at the Show & Sale so if you need tags or supplies - call ahead and save shipping. 1-800-567-3693
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AGENDA FOR SHEARING SCHOOL AND MSA SHOW & SALE
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Sheep Shearing Course at Tony Atkinson's Collection Yard (near Brandon). Registration Required - see below.
Friday, August 23, 2013
All day: Continuation of Sheep Shearing Course
3:00 p.m. - Penning set up at River Rec Centre
3:30 p.m. and onwards - Arrival of animals
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Culling committee
7:00 p.m. - Lamb Dinner - $15 per person, $10 for 12 years and under
7:45 p.m. SPEAKER: Gord Schroeder, Member Relations Manager, Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative.
The Co-op is officially underway! 166 members signed up and are now receiving their official packages. These members will be shipping 10,000 lambs out of Manitoba every year. According to federal government regulations, new members will be allowed to join in the 3rd year of operation. Find out how the program works and how you can become part of the process to help improve the supply and profitability of the lamb sector in Manitoba. www.cdnlamb.com
SPEAKER: MSA Board / Brian Greaves (Producer / Member of Development Team) led discussion with members regarding the Draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep.
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) have a draft code for us to review and make comments on. Your opinions are welcomed and will be recorded.
The sheep Code revision is led by a 17-person Code Development Committee. Members include sheep producers, animal welfare and enforcement representatives, researchers, veterinarians and government representatives. The final sheep Code of Practice will be released by the end of this year. More information on the Code development process is available at www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice.
The sheep Code is one of eight Codes of Practice currently under revision as part of a multi-year NFACC project. Codes of Practice serve as our national understanding of animal care requirements and recommended practices. It is important Codes be scientifically informed, practical and reflect societal expectations for responsible farm animal care. The Codes cover housing, feed and water, handling, euthanasia, transport and other important management practices.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast provided by Rivers Rec Complex for nominal fee.
10:00 a.m. Show starts
Order of show: Youth, Jackpot, Commercials, Purebreds ,Wool show
2:00 p.m. Sale starts
Auctioneer - Tyler Slawinski (2012 Champion Rookie Auctioneer)
Order of Sale: Jackpot, commercials, Fleeces, Purebreds.
2:45 p.m. (appx.) sale of fleece
3:30 p.m. End of Show
NO ANIMALS RELEASED BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE.
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Sarto Sheep Farm
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 "Our Ewes Grow Your Profit"
Sarto Sheep Farm has been raising sheep for over 40 years; consistently selecting their replacement ewes for productivity and ease of management. They have over 2000 unregistered straight Rideau and 300 - 50% Rideau/Ile De France ewes bred to their own Rideau Rams. Their flock is on a year round breeding cycle and highly prolific, dropping 261% lambs over the last 12 months with very low flock mortality.
Late summer and early fall 2012 unregistered Rideau and Rideau/25% Ile De France ewe lambs available for sale starting Jan 2013 for $250.
Contact Pat Smith at
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Lakeland Group |  | |
Lakeland Group is the market leader in premium but affordable sheep handling equipment & supplies.
Whether you need a simple scale to weigh your lambs or a whole crowding tub & working chute, or maybe a nutritional supplement, Lakeland has it all right here in Manitoba ready to deliver direct to your door. Visit our website www.lakelandgroup.net to find out more or call
toll free (866) 443-7444 to talk to one of our knowledgeable experts!
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Federated Co-operatives Limited |  | |
Federated Co-operatives Limited - Your source for Feed and Animal Supplies
Contact Dennis Lonsdale, Feed Plant Manager, Moosomin, SK
Ph: (306) 435-3331 or d.lonsdale@fcl.ca
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| MJ Millar Ranch |  |
Suffolk, Dorset, Rambouillet, Texel, Commercial
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Zubot Welding & Manufacturing
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Zubot Welding and Manufacturing is a family run business that provides people with well built equipment that will last you for years.
www.zubotweldingandmanufacturing.ca
Richard at (306) 682-3252.
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Twin Valley Co-op |  | |
Contact: Chris Iverson
(204) 842-3389 or civerson@twinvalleycoop.ca
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East-Man Feeds
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Proud to be a Canadian Family Owned and Operated Business
Breaking New Ground Since The 1960's
For over 40 years we have been providing customers of all sizes with Quality Products, Quality Service and Reliability. We are here to help you build your future in the livestock industry and supply all of your needs.
Eastman Feeds provides comprehensive services, including on-farm consulting, animal nutritional information, genetics and breeding advice, and feed equipment calibration.
Tyler LaFreniere
Nutrition Consultant
East-Man Feeds
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Catering to Sheep Producers
Agricultural Supplies & Tags
1- 800-567-3693
Lethbridge, Alberta
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Tony Atkinson, buying agent for all classes of sheep & goats.
Contact: (204) 724-3171.
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Contact Us
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Manitoba Sheep Association
63 Clearwater Road
Winnipeg, MB
R2J 2T4
p: (204) 421-9434
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SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL
AUGUST 22/23RD, 2013
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at Tony Atkinsons collection Yard Brandon
The cost will be $275 and this will include lunches and a comb and 2 cutters. Those who supply their own equipment the fee is $200.
The course is open to beginners and shearers who want some advance training.
Also on the 22nd there will be wool preparation instructions for shearers and producers, this is open to everyone at no cost.
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2013 Manitoba Sheep Association
Post-Secondary Scholarship
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Purpose: This $500 award is designed to promote the future success of the Manitoba Sheep Industry's youth and the Manitoba Sheep Industry through higher learning.
Eligibility: The MSA scholarship is open to any student who is a current member of the MSA or is the student relation of a current MSA member.
Criteria:
1) The applicant must provide official proof of current enrolment in a post-secondary program prior to receiving the scholarship. Please indicate your field of study.
2) The applicant must provide two references from someone in the community or sheep industry.
3) Submit a 1 page essay outlining EITHER
a) your involvement in a community activity (i.e. school, church, community club, 4-H, hospital, charity work, etc.)
OR
b) your involvement in the sheep industry.
Limitations: All students are eligible to apply for the scholarship consecutive years in a row, but may only be rewarded the scholarship one time. Only one applicant may be awarded a scholarship per school year.
Contact: Please submit your completed application by July 30, 2013
Manitoba Sheep Association Scholarship Committee
mb@mbsheep.ca
The applicant will be notified by letter of their success. The scholarship recipient will be presented the award at the MSA Annual Show in August 2013.
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Advertise here!
|  Want your business featured on our website and e-newsletter? $250 per year gives you to top placement on our website, in our newsletter and enables you to promote your business at our Show & Sale and AGM.
Selling Lamb? If you sell provincially inspected lamb and can provide a certificate to prove this please send us your details. The $250 posted above will provide you with a direct link to our customers. The MSA is regularly contacted by consumers who want to know where they can purchase lamb. Contact MSA. |
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OUR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS FREE TO MEMBERS. GET YOUR WANTED OR FOR SALE ITEMS UP NOW ON OUR WEBSITE.
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The Manitoba Sheep Association has set up a Facebook page so you can share information with fellow sheep producers.
- Got a question? Maybe someone has the answer.
- Need to purchase medication in a group? Maybe someone wants to share.
- Share your upcoming events!
- Share your management tips.
Please use the site responsibly - the MSA assumes no responsibility or liability for activities undertaken as a result of comments/suggestions made on this Facebook Account.
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