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Young Adult Convention
We would like to recognize Heather Holme Holsteins, Eastside Holsteins & Comestar Holsteins whom have each agreed to
donate one embryo. Gencor/EBI and CIAQ have agreed to provide free delivery within Canada.
The draw will be made at the end of the Master Breeder panel discussion on May 14, 2011.
Young Adult Convention Program & Itinerary
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THURSDAY, MAY 12th
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Arrival & Registration - Welcome Reception | Westin Hotel |
| Afternoon |
In-Class Workshops & Presentations | Westin Hotel |
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Brewery Tour & Dinner with Board of Directors | Westin Hotel |
FRIDAY, MAY 13th
| All Day |
Farm Tours & Workshop Day |
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Farm Stop 1: NSAC Dairy Herd | Nova Scotia Agricultural College |
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40 head tiestall reserach/teaching herd |
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Dr. Alan Fredeen, PhD, PAg, Professor Dairy Systems, Nutrition, Plant & Animal Science and Atlantic Pasture Research Group Chair |
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"Enriching milk with Omega-3 fatty acids" & "The Importance of Girth in Cows" |
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Farm Stop 2: Reg Dillman & Family | Musqie Valley Farms Ltd. |
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Balanced breeding 50 head herd in 5 year old tiestall barn |
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Jack Thomson, Holstein Canada Official Judge |
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"How Judging Correlates to Functional Conformation" |
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Farm Stop 3: Alex Brown | Browntown Farms Ltd. |
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Non dairy background, young entrepreneur, 80 head freestall |
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Speaker: Dr. Shawn McKenna, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Dairy), Asst Professor/Farm Service Chief, Atlantic Veterinary College |
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| Evening |
Master Breeder Awards Banquet | The Cunard Centre |
SATURDAY, MAY 14th
| 10am - 2pm |
Annual General Meeting of Members | Westin Hotel |
| 3pm - 4:30pm |
Master Breeder Panel Discussion | Westin Hotel |
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Sale & Atlantic Lobster Feast | Show Grounds, Halifax |
SUNDAY, MAY 15th
| All Day |
Show Day | Show Grounds, Halifax |
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Special Entertainment & Pub Food Dinner | Westin Hotel |
MONDAY, MAY 16th
| All Day |
Departure home OR Departure for Newfoundland farm tours (at own cost) |
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