Erin and Jordan talk sheep related research with Mike McMorris, the CEO of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Recently retired, Mike reflects on some of the highlights of his career and discusses what LRIC does and the significant role it plays in the industry as well as their focus on developing relationships. Mike also gives the sheep industry some heartfelt advice and shares how to harness innovation & innovators to address farm challenges plus much more!

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OMAFRA’s Engineering Specialist, Steve Beadle,  discusses the function and importance of barn ventilation, the effects of poor ventilation, and the various types of ventilation systems and what to consider when choosing the right system. Steve also provides tools and methods of measuring and tracking temperature, humidity, ammonia ect. and where to find more out more information. 

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Tim tells listeners about the importance of the role of OMAFRA inspectors, the knowledge & training required to become certified and everything that happens during the inspection process at a slaughter plant. Tim also talks about what condemnation means when it comes to animal or carcass inspection and what deems it condemned plus much much more!

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Mike provides an overview of the Yield More Financing Program with Scotia Bank and how it specifically benefits sheep farmers. Mike shares the eligibility criteria for the program, the max credit amount available, the interest rate, and application process. For more details and to sign-up for Yield More Financing
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Jaye Atkins, CEO of Agricultural Credit Corporation, provides an overview of the two financing programs they have available and invites sheep producers looking to grow their business to apply. Jaye also goes in depth about the application process, qualifications, borrowing rates and their quickest turnaround time in Canada plus much more!

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Founding Director Mike Carter shares how he became involved in Agrivoltaics Canada, what agrivoltaics is and how it integrates renewable energy development with agricultural practices plus the main benefits of agrivoltaics for farmers and the environment compared to traditional solar installations. Mike also discusses the  process of developing an agrivoltaic project,why Ontario has fallen behind in renewable energy development and what changed his mind from working in hydro electrical to working in solar, plus much much more!

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This week we discuss sheep mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland) with Dr. Shannon Walsh who is a Technical Services Veterinarian at HIPRA Animal Health. Shannon shares the most common causes of mastitis, early signs, preventative measures and new developments plus much more! Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode for Updates at OSF!

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This week we discuss Genovis and all this sheep genetics with Delma Kennedy who is a sheep specialist with OMAFRA. Delma and breaks down the Genovis Program, gives insight to performance testing and other data collected for the system plus the impact of the Genovis Program has had on improving specific traits in sheep. Delma also gives commercial producers shares the benefits of the program plus much much more!

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Josh Groves of Purebred Sheep Breeder's of Ontario discusses the goals & initiatives of the PSBO and their upcoming Flock Fusion Event on June 29th & 30th which educates those interested in working with PSBO as well as the importance of events like the All Canada Classic Sheep Show & Sale. Josh also shares the objectives of their scholarship program, Canada's registration system for purebred sheep, challenges faced by the PSBO and much more! To learn more, visit PSBO.ca

Nicole Moran, a PHD Student at the University of Guelph discusses the focus of her PHD research and what led her to investigate selenium supplementation in sheep. Nicole shares the various tests and tracking lambs go through to detect low selenium levels, how selenium interacts with other nutrients and its effects on sheep, the different forms of selenium as well as expectations for how selenium supplementation guidelines could change for sheep farmers.

Dr. Neil Karrow, a professor in the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph, also adds his experience and expertise to the conversation and shares some of his goals for the study.

So much more information in this episode!

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