Canada's Outdoor Farm Show - Livestock Features

email: info@outdoorfarmshow.com | toll free: 1 800 563-5441 | phone: 519-822-2890 | fax: 519-829-1777

The Lely Astronaut A4 Next Milking System & DeLaval VMS Voluntary Milking System are back in 2011. The robots operate 30 feet apart on two herds of 35 cows each in the Dairy Innovation Centre. This one-of-a-kind operating barn demo features products & technologies from over 20 other dairy companies.

Sponsored by: BriteSpan Building Systems, Lely, DeLaval, Ontario Harvestore/Slurrystore, Agrilight, AGSourcing International, Arntjen, B-W Feed & Seed Ltd., David Carson Farms & Auction Services, Farm Credit Canada, Faromor, FX Coating, Kubota Canada, Mycogen, OMAFRA, Ontario Dairy Farmer, Penner, Promat, Provision Solar, Stubbe's Precast Inc., Supreme Mixer/Brodie Ag

Click here to read more
ONGOING DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL

Farms.com and PigCHAMP will demonstrate wireless herd management software daily in the Swine and Poultry Pavilion.

Daily in the Swine and Poultry Pavilion

Livestock producers in many sectors have begun adopting Radio- Frequency Identification (RFID) tag readers to help manage herds & flocks in their day-to-day activities. See how these scanners & related technology can effectively track cattle & small ruminants using a handheld device rather than stacks of paper.

DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL

Viki Kidd has over 25 years of dog handling experience & is a skilled sheepdog trainer. Competing across North America, Viki will share her knowledge on effectively using dogs to herd & manage sheep flocks, including tricks & tips. Whether a sheep or dog person, this demo will be a great learning experience.

DAILY IN SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD

Sheep producers will bring groups of their top lambs to compete in the Market lamb Carcass Competition. After the show, lambs will be sent for processing and graded for meat quality. Attendees can head to 7th lane to see the lambs and pick the best lambs using a mock scorecard to win delicious lamb products or high quality animal feed.

Grober Nutrition will conduct research at the Woodstock site starting in April with dairy calves & goat kids. They are studied for growth, nutrition & housing. Attendees can see the young livestock & test Förster-Technik’s automatic calf feeders from Germany.

Sponsored by: Grober Nutrition

Click here to read more
ONGOING DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL

Thursday September 16, 2010 is “Dairy Day” at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Dairy producers and their families can enjoy a complimentary breakfast sponsored by nine agricultural companies committed to Canada’s dairy sector. This INVITE ONLY breakfast is a valuable networking opportunity for all in attendance.

Sponsored by: DeLaval, Farm Credit Canada, Gencor, Grandview Concrete Grooving Inc., Mycogen, Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd., Ontario Dairy Farmer, Progressive Dairy Operators & Blythe Brae Farms

THURS. FROM 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM – INVITE ONLY

Beef producers from across Ontario will show off their best animals in the Quality Beef Carcass Competition. Attendees can make their best guess for top carcass & win meats from Norwich Packers.

Sponsored by: Norwich Packers, BIO, Agribrands Purina, Ontario Beef Farmer, Ontario Corn Fed Beef

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM
ONGOING DAILY AT NORTH MALL & 8TH LANE

Producers involved in sheep or goats will find industry speakers, breed associations & equipment companies in the Multi-Shelter Greenhouse. A well-rounded cross section of industry reps will be on-hand to answer questions & show new products.

ONGOING DAILY ON 7TH LANE

Moved to a new location on North Mall, this demo goes back to basics by showcasing the key concepts and benefits to rotational pasture grazing.

Sponsored by: Gallagher, Kane & Brussels Agri-Services Ltd.

ONGOING DAILY ON NORTH MALL