Flock Talk

Replacement Ewe Lambs & Reproductive Success in Accelerated Flocks with Richard Ehrhardt

Richard Ehrhardt joins Flock Talk to discuss replacement ewe lambs and reproductive success in accelerated flocks. Richard shares some of his background career history, what an accelerated production is, and why more producers are interested in this model. Richard shares some of the biggest factors to evaluate before deciding whether or not to breed replacement ewe lambs, what separates ewe lambs that succeed reproductively versus the ones that struggle during an accelerated production system, and criteria producers should be using when selecting potential flock replacements plus much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://ontariosheep.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZZZkNkT0V0Xy1sTUZJSEt4WUxKOVBfNW5Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tteTBSN2puN1JPOGVocm5XVDZ6RURaWGZSeHJLSkhBWVBVR2ExWkdhaGQ2dWtKWFVNQUJmcUhlUFh1RlhPNmNKUFVEeUY4TE42X2MxVVF4THdHdG1ybkZtODc0SDhuMWhPYk91b1VqLTVCY0xLeTQ1aw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fontariosheep.org%2F&v=ENtgoAF2tRY])

Reflecting on an Incredible Career Gord Schroeder

This week, we're joined by Gordon Schroeder, former executive director of the Saskachewan Sheep Development Board. Gord talks about his recent retirement, reflects on his career over the years and shares some memorable moments. Gord shares how the industry has changed and some of the successes he's proud of that have helped move the industry forward. Gord addresses how he approaches the way his organization prioritized needs at the time with a limited budget, foreseeable opportunities and challenges. Gord talks about his biggest mentors, leaves some advice and encouragement for the next generation and what's next for him during his retirement plus much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://ontariosheep.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZZZkNkT0V0Xy1sTUZJSEt4WUxKOVBfNW5Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tteTBSN2puN1JPOGVocm5XVDZ6RURaWGZSeHJLSkhBWVBVR2ExWkdhaGQ2dWtKWFVNQUJmcUhlUFh1RlhPNmNKUFVEeUY4TE42X2MxVVF4THdHdG1ybkZtODc0SDhuMWhPYk91b1VqLTVCY0xLeTQ1aw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fontariosheep.org%2F&v=ENtgoAF2tRY])

Setting Newborn Lambs Up For Success with Delma Kennedy

Delma Kennedy shares some of her industry experience and expertise as a sheep specialist to help producers set their newborn lambs up for success. Delma talks about how much of a lambs success is determined prior to birth and the critical things she looks for in the first few minutes after the lamb is born to help ensure its success. She discusses importance of body condition scoring, colostrum quality, quantity and timing, naval care and ewe-lamb bonding. She shares some signs that a lamb may be at risk for cold stress plus the common mistakes seen on farm when trying to manage cold stress. Lastly, Delma leaves producers with her biggest takeaway that will make the biggest difference in lamb survival. For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://ontariosheep.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZZZkNkT0V0Xy1sTUZJSEt4WUxKOVBfNW5Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tteTBSN2puN1JPOGVocm5XVDZ6RURaWGZSeHJLSkhBWVBVR2ExWkdhaGQ2dWtKWFVNQUJmcUhlUFh1RlhPNmNKUFVEeUY4TE42X2MxVVF4THdHdG1ybkZtODc0SDhuMWhPYk91b1VqLTVCY0xLeTQ1aw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fontariosheep.org%2F&v=ENtgoAF2tRY])

Colostrum and Early Life Health in Sheep with Dr. Charlotte Winder

Dr. Charlotte Winder joins Flock Talk to discuss colostrum and early life health in sheep. Charlotte gives an overview of her job, her research program, projects and what lead her to focus on colostrum and early life health in sheep. Charlotte goes in depth to discuss a current research project on the impact of transfer of passive immunity and the various assessments made on farm for better growth in lamb survival. Charlotte gives producers key takeaways, talks about the Brix refractometer which is an on-farm tool used to measure colostrum quality and what producers should be doing to help maximize colostrum management. Charlotte talks about the role veterinarians play in improving colostrum management and where they can have the biggest impact, and why there is a gap between what research recommends and what's happening practically on farm plus much more!! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://ontariosheep.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZZZkNkT0V0Xy1sTUZJSEt4WUxKOVBfNW5Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tteTBSN2puN1JPOGVocm5XVDZ6RURaWGZSeHJLSkhBWVBVR2ExWkdhaGQ2dWtKWFVNQUJmcUhlUFh1RlhPNmNKUFVEeUY4TE42X2MxVVF4THdHdG1ybkZtODc0SDhuMWhPYk91b1VqLTVCY0xLeTQ1aw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fontariosheep.org%2F&v=ENtgoAF2tRY])

Lamb Mortality with Heather Aitken

Eastern Ontario Veterinarian Heather Aitken brings a wealth of information to Flock Talk this week to talk about lamb mortality. Heather shares first steps of investigating and understanding the cause of a lamb loss, common causes, and warning signs that producers might be missing leading up to a loss. Heather also shares how she distinguishes between losses driven my disease versus other factors such as management or environment and the importance of observing each individual in your flock and tracking data, being proactive plus much much more! For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://ontariosheep.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZZZkNkT0V0Xy1sTUZJSEt4WUxKOVBfNW5Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tteTBSN2puN1JPOGVocm5XVDZ6RURaWGZSeHJLSkhBWVBVR2ExWkdhaGQ2dWtKWFVNQUJmcUhlUFh1RlhPNmNKUFVEeUY4TE42X2MxVVF4THdHdG1ybkZtODc0SDhuMWhPYk91b1VqLTVCY0xLeTQ1aw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fontariosheep.org%2F&v=ENtgoAF2tRY])