Proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations webinar

Proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations webinar

Please note the dates for the CFIA’s sheep producer webinars below:

Attached here is copy of the sheep-specific guidance document provided by the CFIA for the consultation.  The document narrows down the regulation to requirements for sheep producers.

2023 Workshop Information

2023 Workshop Information

The MSA is pleased to offer three workshops in early 2023!  The following will be offered:

Lambing Workshop – January 21st in Elm Creek

Certified Advanced Shearing School – February 4th & 5th in Brandon

Wool Classification Workshop – February 4th & 5th in Brandon

Click here for more info!

Total Farm Supplies is Hiring!

Total Farm Supplies is Hiring!

Total Farm Supplies in Brandon, Manitoba is Hiring!

Sales Associate / Customer Service
We are seeking individuals who have experience with or are knowledgeable about livestock, farm supplies, equine, pet supplies, and have some retail experience.

There is an immediate opening at our Total Farm Supplies branch of CCWG Livestock Supplies for a full time position involving front end sales and including general duties.  An appropriate candidate should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. If you are neat and tidy, friendly, and committed to offering excellent customer service, this opportunity would be good for you.

Responsibilities:
• Greet and assist customers
• Displaying and restocking items
• Processing payments and cashier duties
• Work effectively with other team members
• Answer incoming customer inquiries

Skills & Experience Required:
• Retail experience with exceptional customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-driven and motivated
• Energized and outgoing
• Proactive and organized
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Knowledge of livestock agriculture

We offer an excellent working environment with a competitive wage, benefit plan, company pension and profit sharing plan. Salary $18 – $20 hour

Email In Confidence to: totalfarm@wcgwave.ca and ericb@wool.ca

 

Market Lamb Show Results

Market Lamb Show Results

The MB Sheep Association held its first annual Jackpot Market Lamb Show in conjunction with Ag Ex  on October 28 & 29 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB.

Here are the results:

Grand Aggregate Champion – Lot 22, John Lewis

Reserve Champion – Lot 42, Jo Walker

1st place overall (judging) – Lot 22, John Lewis

Fan Favourite – Lot 36, Daniel Goodsman

Highest Scoring Lamb Determined by Ultrasound – Lot 22, John  Lewis

Other finishers:

2nd highest scoring lamb determined by ultrasound – Lot 1, Toby Wessing

2nd highest fan favourite – Lot 22, John Lewis

50/50 Winner – Joel Lewis

Additional statistics and photos will be posted ASAP.  Thank you to all who participated and all our sponsors!