Calling All Ontario Beef Farmers
You’re invited to a Low-Stress Handling Clinic.
Dylan Biggs, a cattle handling expert from Alberta, will be in Southwestern Ontario conducting three one-day workshops for beef farmers on low-stress cattle handling. Hosted by Farm & Food Care Ontario’s IMPACT program, the workshops will feature practical low-stress handling techniques that promote a safe, calm and effective environment when working with cattle on the farm.
Since 1995, Dylan Biggs (pictured right) has taught his cattle handling clinics to all segments of the livestock industry, from family farms, ranches, feedlots and PFRA pasture riders to universities, colleges, research stations and government agencies. Biggs’ excellent communication skills with both people and livestock have made his handling clinics invaluable to those who spend their lives working livestock.
This one day workshop will feature:
- How to think like a cow and understand why cows do what they do;
- Building blocks for training your herd to be manageable;
- Where, when and how to pressure the flight zone;
- Understanding the dynamics of herding;
- And many more handling insights.
Who should attend? Farmers, farm employees and anyone who works with beef cows.
The workshops will consist of a morning presentation, as well as an afternoon of on-farm demonstrations and skills development.
These workshops are free, through registration is required. Space is limited.
To register, click one of the following links:
- September 8 ~ Elmwood
- September 9 ~ Dundalk
- September 10 ~ Erin
Source: Farmfoodcare