This week we are discussing research with Dr. Cathy Bauman with the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College.

Dr. Bauman goes in depth on the clinical trial for the Ovipast Plus Vaccine, how it was structured and the results of the trial plus much more!

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Erin & Tom interview Patrick Gossage with First Green Energy & chair of Agrivolaics Canada. He discusses his background in renewable energy, breaks down the concept of agrivoltaics and its benefits, as well as his involvement in the non-profit organization Agrivoltaics Canada. Patrick also talks about the opportunities and support for solar power in Ontario and much much more! Be sure to stick around to the end of the podcast for updates at Ontario Sheep and don't forget to share with your friends & family!

Ted Skinner is the 5th generation producer on his farm and the 3rd Generation to represent Ontario at the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association. He gives us some history of his background and shares his experiences importing frozen embryos to Ontario to produce Charollais sheep and expanding his flock with Rideau Arcott sheep. Ted is also the recipient of the Outstanding Shepard Award and gives us the secret to his success and how he tracks his progress! So much more packed in this educational episode and as always, stay tuned until the end as Tom & Erin share What's New at OSF.

On this week's marketing episode, Erin & Tom interview Matthew Rowe with the Canadian Campaign for Wool. Matthew talks about the origins of the organization and some of the progress they've achieved thus far plus what's currently in the works. Matthew also sets the record straight on whether or not Canadian Wool is high quality and much, much more! As always, be sure to stick around after the interview for news and updates over at OSF.

For this week's research episode, Erin & Tom interview Charlotte Winder, DVM, DVSc, Associate Professor, Population Medicine. She discusses her role at the Ontario Veterinary College, her work in pain management in small ruminants and talks about some of the clinical teaching opportunities and exposure that vets receive in their training. She also shares her plans for the failure of passive transfer project and much much more! Also, be sure to stick around to the end for news updates at OSF.

This week Erin & Tom talk with Colin Yates about his company VetsOn and their advanced AI-powered virtual healthcare app that helps veterinarians provide optimal care to their farm clients, all while ensuring reliable and traceable records of their interactions. Listen to this episode to learn more.

In this educational episode, Kim Schneider of 4S Maple Lane Farm shares her practices in improving meat quality, including their breeding program and the incorporation of loin scanning on the farm. Kim also discusses the cost benefits of loin scanning and much much more! Stick around to the end because Erin & Tom will be sharing some updates at OSF!

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Romy Schill of Revolution Wool Company talks about how her and her family got into making wool products, tips for producers who want to make their own wool, the company's marketing strategy and much more! Don't miss this episode and check out their website: https://revolutionwoolco.com/

For this research episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Bassim Abbassi PhD., P.Eng. regarding the Comprehensive Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Assessment of Ontario's Sheep Industry Project. He discusses the main objective of this project and his findings plus much more. Enjoy!

From pattern to pasture, predation to parasites, Grand Valley farmer Bill McCutcheon goes in depth about his grazing operation offering decades of experience.