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Register to Attend the Feedlot Management School

Beef Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Cattle Feeders' Association invite you to join us for the Feedlot Management School in Bruce County. This event will bring feedlot producers and industry together to tour progressive farms. We look forward to discussing receiving cattle protocols, feed and bunk management, and new products to improve efficiency and performance.

Draft Agenda:

Wednesday, June 18th

1:00pm Feedlot 1
Take a tour of a new barn build with discussions on barn design, cattle comfort and handling.

2:30pm Feedlot 2
Feedlot tour with discussions on protocols for receiving cattle, composting manure, feed bunk management, in-pen weigh scales, and feedlot management.

5:00pm Best Western, Walkerton
Check-in at hotel

6:30pm Dinner and Evening Reception

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