A new online course, “Improve Your Sheep Nutrition Management Skills”, has been developed by Dr. Paul Luimes, researcher at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. This general-interest course was developed with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs (OMAF and MRA), and the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI). Strong demand for lamb in Canada has increased interest in sheep farming. “It is important that with the rising cost of feed, shepherds having a better understanding of nutrition to help better manage costs and optimize production,” says Dr. Luimes. This course will provide new and existing producers with a foundation of knowledge in sheep nutrition, giving them the basic tools…
