Livestock Central: where everything dairy, beef, sheep and goat can be found

Woodstock, Ont., September 5, 2023 – If you’re a livestock producer, you won’t want to miss Livestock Central at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show located on 8th Lane, 9th Lane and Wagner Way. Here, you will find information to stay informed about the dynamic and ever-evolving livestock industry.  

Immerse yourself in a world of livestock production. Explore the latest advancements, expert insights and live demonstrations for options that can benefit your farm. Talk with industry experts to discover cutting-edge practices and unlock innovative solutions around animal health, nutrition, breeding and management.  

With a wide range of livestock products featured at Livestock Central, producers get the chance to get up close to new technology in the market, watch live demonstrations and speak to manufacturers about products like nutritional supplements, specialty feed, animal health, fencing, pasture supplies, dairy innovation and more. 

Here’s what’s new and notable at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Livestock Central this year. 

Sheep Showcase 

A new sheep area will bring everything sheep-focused into one spot with demonstrations, exhibits and a centralized sheep pasture. Here, you can attend sheep livestock handling and learning demonstrations, get information on body conditioning and TMR mixing, and more. Watch for highlights from Huber Ag Equipment Ltd., Ontario Sheep Farmers, and other exhibitors.  

Cattle Handling Equipment Demonstrations 

Effective and low-stress cattle handling is an important factor in keeping animals healthy and productive — and it’s important for the safety and well-being of livestock handlers, too. Cattle Handing Equipment Demonstrations, sponsored by Canadian Cattlemen, feature live animals, plus information from Davon Sales Inc., Brussels Agri Services Ltd. and Gallagher Animal Management. 

Pasture Grazing Demonstration 

Want to try to improve your pasture grazing, or simply have an interest in the latest in livestock grazing management? Visit the Pasture Grazing Demonstration, sponsored by Canadian Cattlemen, along North Mall, just north of 7th Lane. Join Gallagher Animal Management and Brussels Agri Services Ltd. for some insightful learning. 

Peavey Mart Rural Pavilion 

New to the farm show this year is the Peavey Mart Rural Pavilion for those who are looking for products for rural living. Located at Upper Machinery Mall between 7th and 8th Lanes, attendees can visit exhibitors selling rural living products – farm building construction, communications and security systems, garden products, solar products and more. A Peavey Mart booth inside the pavilion will also offer a small selection of retail products. 

Dairy Innovation Centre  

A must-see stop at the farm show for dairy-related products, the Dairy Innovation Centre at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show has always been a place where dairy producers get a glimpse into the latest dairy technology and have a chance to see innovation in action right on the show site.  

VIP Dairy Producer Brunch  

This Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show tradition returns with the 2023 invitation-only gathering of dairy producers at the VIP Dairy Producer Brunch. The brunch is a place where dairy producers can network, catch up with friends and business colleagues and enjoy a free brunch. The event takes place on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the ADAMA Lounge and Dairy Innovation Centre. Dairy producers: watch for your invitation through your local dairy association or through one of the event sponsors: Grandview Concrete Grooving, Enogen Seeds by Syngenta, and more. 

See you there! 

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