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VETERNARIANS
Dr. Reuben Neumier: Virden, MB (204) 748-6914
Dr. Judy Hodge This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Neil Versavel, Dr. Luc Versavel Equi-Tech Veterinary Inc. Stonewall. MB (204) 467-2083
Dr. Max Popp: CFIA (for scrapie or other CFIA related questions) Winnipeg District Office (204) 984-5067 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Sherry Wurtz: Wheat City Veterinary Clinic Ltd., Brandon, MB (204) 728-9262
Dr. Ellen Amundsen-Case: Parkland Veterinary Clinic, Roblin, MB (204) 937-8952
Dr. Tanya Anderson: Gladstone Veterinary Clinic, (204) 385-2892 Cell: (204) 857-1704 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Allister Gray, DVM Grand Valley Animal Clinic Brandon, MB R7A 0H5 (204) 728-0033
Dr. Cathy Clemence Russell, MB (204) 773-3777
LABORATORY SERVICES
The Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratory with MB Agriculture does the majority of disease tests on Livestock in MB. Samples that go to the lab are submitted through a licensed Provincial veterinarian.
Contact is Dr. Mark Swendrowski, Manager - Veterinary Diagnostic Services, Agricultural Services Complex , 545 University Crescent , Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5S6, Phone: (204) 945-0174.
SPECIALISTS
MB Agricultre Sheep Team:
Rob Berry - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wray Whitmore - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Linda Fox - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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2019 MSA Show & Sale
The 2019 MSA Show & Sale will take place on Saturday, September 14th at the Red River Ex Grounds in Winnipeg!
Please click on the MSA Events tab and then "Annual Show & Sale" for more info.
To access an entry form, click here!
June 2019 - SheepSense
The 2019 June edition of the MSA's SheepSense newsletter is here! Click here to access the publication.
MSA Meets with Stakeholders
Manitoba Sheep Association Executive met with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development staff Maurice Bouvier Assistant Deputy Minister, Leo Prince Director of Food & Agri-Processing, Miles Beaudin Director of Primary Agriculture, Grant Carlson Industrial Development Leader and Linda Fox Sheep & Goat Specialist on May 16, 2019 to discuss the Manitoba Protein Strategy and the need for Federally Inspected Lamb Processing capacity in Manitoba. The Manitoba Sheep Association is very pleased to see the level of support and interest that the Province has shown with regards to this initiative.
We believe the MFGA Green Gold Program (Optimum Alfalfa Harvest Date or Hay Day) represents one of MFGA's longest-standing, most successful services to Manitoba forage producers and we want it to be the best program possible. On March 27, 2017, we invited a small group of core stakeholders to sit down with us and chat openly in a structured discussion around MFGA's Green Gold. One clear message was the need for producer recruitment to help make the program stronger.
Green Gold is seeking producers with hay fields that are mostly alfalfa, fairly new, and in good condition for testing through the May/June growing season.
The Benefits: You will receive results from those fields twice a week from the beginning of sampling until first cut, providing you with some real time information on how the quality of your alfalfa is declining.
Eligibility: You must agree to sample your field twice per week (Monday & Wednesday) and submit the alfalfa portion of the sample to Central Testing via courier. These costs will be covered by MFGA.
If interested please contact John McGregor, Green Gold Program Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Learn more about our Green Gold Program
CSIP Tag Issues
There have been lots of conversations regarding CSIP tags and issues associated with them. Are you one of those producers having issues? Please click here for a complaint form.
Many do not like to fill out these types of forms, but they do help the CSF, CFIA and CSIP hold the manufacturers accountable. THis information is also used as part of the CSIP Annual Program Evaluation. MSA would be happy to assist in completing the form if need be. Please contact Kate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Have your say: Update to the Code of Practice for the Transportation of Livestock and Poultry opens with a survey
www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/transportation . Survey input will be shared with and inform the Code Development Committee’s deliberations throughout the process.
Health Canada has issued Notices of Compliance for Rumensin Premix and Coban for use in sheep and goats (meat only).
Producers can search via the following Notice of Compliance website (put in the brand name)
https://health-products.canada.ca/noc-ac/index-eng.jsp
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta – The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) is pleased to announce the election of Allan Ribbink as Chairman of the Board at the 2018 Annual General Meeting.
Allan Ribbink, along with his wife Marlene and their son Cody operate a sheep and cash crop farm in Tiverton, Ontario. Their daughter Cailey works off the farm. The Ribbink’s have been involved in Canada’s sheep industry since 1979. “I look forward to working with the CSF Board and staff implementing the organization’s new strategic plan, focused on unifying the industry and helping improve results for the entire value chain” said Mr. Ribbink following the adjournment of the CSF’s 2018 Annual General Meeting.
The CSF Executive Committee has a number of newly elected members this year including Morgan Moore (MB) as Vice-Chair, Liezel Kennedy (SK) as Secretary and Sheri Schweb (BC) as Treasurer. The rest of the CSF Board of Directors consists of Jocelyn McGraw (NB), Joseph Leck (NS), Harry Elsinga (PEI), Wilson Reid (NL), Brian Greaves (CCWG) and Ted Skinner (CSBA).
The CSF thanks departing Chairman Phil Kolodychuk for his years of dedicated service to the organization and continued contributions to the success of the Canadian industry.
The 2018 AGM took place in Calgary, following two days of Sheep Value Chain Round Table meetings. The Board also spent some time this year modernizing the organization’s strategic plan.
The Canadian Sheep Federation is a national, non-profit organization with a mission to represent the interests of the Canadian sheep industry, providing leadership aimed at furthering the sustainability, growth and prosperity of the sector.
For more information contact the Canadian Sheep Federation at 1-888-684-7739 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MB Lamb Featured on Great Tastes of MB
The MSA is pleased to share a link to Saturday's broadcast if "Half Cup Habit" featuring Manitoba Lamb!
Link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NCSTrTURJU#action=share
Link to the recipe: http://greattastesmb.ca/recipes/lamb-black-bean-meatballs/
Thank you for Attending!
To download ad view Dr. Paul Luimes talks on Nutrition, click on the links below:
Upcoming Workshop:
Sheep Bytes Workshop - With Paul Luimes, University of Guelph & Ag Sheep Team
MSA DISTRICT MEETINGS - October
Please note the dates and locations of the following MSA District Meetings...
Eastern Region - October 9th - Steinbach Legion (294 Lumber Ave, just north of Steinbach Credit Union) 7:30 p.m.
Central Region - October 10th - Elm Creek Hall (70 Arena Road) 7:00 p.m.
Contact - Ralph Borst 204-436-3577
Interlake Region (MSA Rep Needed) - October 11th - Teulon Ag Office (77 Main Street) 7:00 p.m.
Contact - Kate Basford 204-656-4963
Western Region (MSA Rep Needed) - October 11th - Hamiota Ag Office (221 Elm Street, Hwy 21N) 7:00 p.m.
Contact - Sheri Bieganski 204-761-2440
Southwest District - October 12th - Super 8 Hotel (Hwy #1), Brandon 7:00 p.m.
Contact - Sheri Bieganski 204-761-2440
Northwest District (MSA Rep Needed)- October 13th - Dauphin -
Super 8 - 1:00 p.m.
Contact - Kate Basford 204-656-4963
DISTRICT MEETING AGENDA
- 2018 MSA Update
- Call for Resolutions - 2018 MSA Annual General Meeting
- District Elections (required in Western, Northwest and Interlake regions)
- Special Presentation - "Using Alternative Feeds with Sheep" presentation by he MB Ag Sheep Team (Wray Whitmore or Linda Fox)
MSA EXECUTIVE MEET WITH MINISTER
Draxxin Approval
Please note that this week Zoetis Canada received approval for the use of Draxxin for foot rot in Sheep as follows:
The indications are: ‘For the treatment of ovine foot rot associated with Dichelobacter nodosus when systemic treatment is required due to the presence of active lesions.’
Dr. Melodie Chan is available to support communication on this new sheep claim.
More information will be made available as we receive it!
Details Released for the 2018 Show & Sale
The 2018 MSA Show & Sale took place on Saturday, August 25th at the Carberry Fair Grounds in Carberry, MB.
Please click on the MSA Events tab and then "Annual Show & Sale" for more info and a show catalogue!
2018 SHOW CHAMPIONS
Purebred Grand Champion Ram - Linda Westman
Purebred Reserve Champion - Shereff Stock Farms
Purebred Grand Champion Female - Furze Farms
Purebred Reserve Champion Female - Neil Versavel
Pen of Two Grand Champion - Cross Creek
Pen of Two Reserve Champion - Furze Farms
Pen of Three Grand Champion - Double M Livestock
Pen of Three Reserve Champion - Double M Livestock
Congratulations to all our Champions and participants!
2018 SALE STATISTICS
P/B RAM LAMBS
Top Seller Dorset Ram Lamb Junior - $850.00
10 Ram lambs sold; average $722.50
Cdn Arcott ( 1) $650.00
Dorset (3) average $716; High Seller $850.00
Suffolk (7) average $707: High Seller $800.00
P/B EWE LAMB
Suffolk (1) $525.00
PENS OF TWO
5 pens sold; High Seller $820.00/pen; Average $ 612.00/ pen
PENS OF THREE
4 pens sold ; High Seller $1050.00 /pen ; Average $971.00/pen
JACKPOT EWE LAMB
4 sold; High Seller $$350.00; Average $325.00
JACKPOT MARKET LAMB
3 sold : average $ 250.00
Thank you to all our buyers and consigners!
Ag Action Manitoba
Funding Specifically to Sheep Producers at a 50/50 cost sharing - The Ag Action Manitoba program offers funding activities for farmers that support the growth and sustainability of primary agriculture in Manitoba. Click here to access the "productivity for sheep" link that provides the necessary program information.
MSA Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The MSA is pleased to once again pleased to offer the Dr. John Hamerton Scholarship!
The $500 award is deigned to promote the future success of the MB Sheep Industry's youth through higher learning, skills development and leadership. It is open to any student who is a current member of the MSA or is related to a current MSA member. For more information and how to apply, click here.
Looking for MB Sheep Flocks for Parasite Study
In the upcoming summer of 2018, the researchers are looking to continue and survey more flocks in Manitoba - this will be the 4th year of the study. The project will look at parasite burden and at the efficacy of treatment at the flock level. Molecular techniques for identification of parasites will be used. Detection of parasite resistance to dewormers and its evolution will be monitored over several years.
If your flock consist of 20 or more ewes and you are interested in this project, we would like you to contact us (information at right). The results are confidential. However if you want to share the results with your regular veterinarian, we will ask for your consent and will forward the results to her/him
Over the past few years, a team of investigators as well as summer research students from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine have undertaken surveys of sheep flocks in Western Canada (including Manitoba) to assess the level of gastro-intestinal parasites present. The researchers conducted more detailed investigation on parasite resistance to dewormers on a number of farms in Alberta by on-farm visits to perform fecal egg count reduction tests. The results of this work suggests that many Alberta sheep flocks have high parasite burdens and that Ivomec and Safeguard/Valbazen resistant parasites may be more common than previously thought in Alberta and probably Western Canada.
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MSA Mission Statement
To initiate, support, and conduct programs and activities designated to stimulate and improve the economic well-being of all segments of the Manitoba sheep industry.
MSA Sustainability Statement
A Manitoba Sheep Industry that is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable through
continuos improvement and awareness.
About Us
The Manitoba Sheep Association (MSA) is proud to represent over 400 sheep and lamb producers (both commercial and purebred producers) across the province. Our mission is to actively initiate, support and conduct programs and activities designed to stimulate and improve the well being of all segments of the sheep industry in Manitoba. We also present producer concerns and issues to government and other agricultural organizations. The MSA is a member of the Manitoba Forage Council and the Canadian Sheep Federation.
The MSA is a proud supporter and Board Member of:
Our History
The Manitoba Sheep Breeders Association (MSBA) was formed in 1904; an Association that actively promoted the showing and selling of purebred stock. This remained the major purpose of the MSBA, however, it also handled industry concerns. Commercial producers were concerned that their side of the industry was not being served and as a result the Manitoba Lamb Feeders Association was created.
For several years both organizations were active. However, in the late 1940’s, the provincial sheep industry decreased in size and in January 1981 the two groups amalgamated under the name of the Manitoba Sheep Association. In 1989, the Manitoba Sheep Association was incorporated.
In 2003, following a successful referendum, the Manitoba Sheep Association was designated as the official organization representing sheep producers in Manitoba and thus allowed to levy a mandatory but refundable check-off. Manitoba and the other western provinces are now tied to the purchase of a $1.00 national ID tag per animal marketed (Check-off regulations). All producers paying check-off and not requesting a refund are members of the MSA. This check off allows the MSA to more effectively represent sheep producers at both the provincial and national level.
As of January 2013, the Canadian Sheep Federation collects a 25 cent check off fee per tag purchased for use in Manitoba.
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The MSA is pleased to announce details regarding its 2018 Photo Contest!
The deadline to submit your images is March 9th at midnight. Winners will be selected and notified by March 16th. ALL IMAGES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. There is no cost to enter and the contest is open to anyone globally. Participants are also welcome to submit more than one photograph.
Click here to read the contest Terms & Conditions
Click here to read guidelines on how to prepare and submit your images.
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