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2010 Show Features
- The Lely Astronaut A3 Next Milking System & DeLaval VMS Voluntary
Milking System are back in 2010. 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. The Dairy Innovation Centre will also showcase live research trials by the University of Guelph through August and September.
Sponsored by: Olympia Fabric Structures, 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, IceRobotics
Olympia DAIRY INNOVATION CENTRE
- Featuring DeLaval & Lely
ONGOING DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL
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- 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.
RFID TAG READING DEMOS
ONGOING DAILY ON 7TH LANE 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.
SHEEPDOG DEMO
TUES. & WED. ONLY IN SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD AT 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
- Consumer studies indicate a preference for high marbling in both
niche markets and large high-value market segments. Chris Crump of
Agriculture Ultrasound & Alliance Genetics in cooperation with Ontario
Swine Improvement Inc., conduct demos to showcase this innovation in
measuring intermuscular fat (marbling).
Sponsored by: Alliance Genetics, First Choice Bosman, Stubbe’s Precast
SWINE Intramuscular FAT DEMO
- Showcasing Live Calf & Lamb Research Trials
Grober Nutrition has been conducting research at the Woodstock site
since April with dairy calves & lambs being studied for growth, nutrition
& housing. Attendees can see the young livestock & test Förster-Technik’s
automatic calf feeders from Germany. Discussions on calf nutrition will run
daily in the Centre.
Sponsored by: Grober Nutrition
GROBER YOUNG ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
ONGOING DAILY IN FCC LIVESTOCK CENTRAL
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- The Expo allows Ontario’s agri-food sector to showcase local food products, while demonstrating how they can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. In turn, attendees have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors focused on local food, organic products, and healthy living programming. For 2010, the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario has prepared a new list of educational speakers demonstrating gardening, cooking healthy meals prepared from Ontario foods, and innovative ways to lead a balanced lifestyle.
CELEBRATING HEALTHY LIVING EXPO -
Presented by Foodland Ontario
ONGOING DAILY ON NORTH MALL
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- 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
BEEF EXPO & QUALITY BEEF CARCASS COMPETITION
ONGOING DAILY AT NORTH MALL & 8TH LANE
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- Wildly popular in 2009, Dr. Blowey will be returning to share hoof health techniques & expertise on minimizing losses from lameness. Dr. Blowey is sponsored by Provita and his books & talks continue to teach dairy farmers how lameness & foot problems can be controlled on the farm. Talks will be focused on calving management, footbathing and other preventive options.
Sponsored by: Provita
DR. ROGER BLOWEY ON HOOF HEALTH,
FOOTBATHING & LAMENESS PREVENTION
DAILY AT 10:30AM & 1:30PM IN THE MULTI-SHELTER GREENHOUSE
- 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. Talks will cover sheep & goat management & innovations.
SHEEP & GOAT PAVILION
ONGOING DAILY ON 7TH LANE
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- Whether for dairy or beef cattle, the Lely Voyager automatic grazing system
cuts labour needs in grazing pastures. Hooked to solar-powered electric
fences by Kane & Gallagher, this robot moves & reveals fresh pasture to
cattle as needed. Solar energy is also used for the Kelln Solar Pump,
moving water 2000 ft. to the cattle.
Sponsored by: Lely, Gallagher, Kane & Brussels Agri-Services Ltd.
SOLAR PUMPING & GRAZING DEMONSTRATIONS
ONGOING DAILY IN THE SOUTHWEST DEMO FIELD - TOURS AT 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM
- All 70 dairy heifers from the Dairy Innovation Centre will be auction at
noon on Auction Thursday. Pedigree & production information will be
available through auction staff.
Sponsored by: David Carson Farms & Auction Services, Lely and DeLaval
ROBOT-READY DAIRY HEIFER AUCTION
THURS. IN THE DAIRY INNOVATION CENTRE AT 12:00 PM
- 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
VIP Dairy Producers Brunch
THURS. FROM 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM – INVITE ONLY