Livestock Roundup

Don't miss this knowledge-packed event designed for livestock producers who want to improve animal health and optimize feed efficiency.

Get ready for the CAFLA Livestock Roundup — streamlined, focused, and designed with busy large and small ruminant producers in mind. This year, we’ve condensed the agenda into a high-impact, one-day event that respects your time while delivering the practical, research-based insights you rely on.

With feed continuing to rank among the most significant input costs on your operation, this is a timely opportunity to refine your approach. Join us for a day dedicated to practical, profit-focused strategies that will help you strengthen your feeding program, improve efficiency, and make every feed dollar work harder.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Feed Efficiency

Philip Lancaster will dive into the critical topic of aligning cow genetics with available feed resources to drive efficiency. His session will explore how to identify and select livestock with reduced maintenance energy requirements, drawing on both historical and current research on managing and selecting for cow efficiency. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how genetics and nutrition intersect to impact your bottom line.

Forage Quality & Testing

Feed testing is one of the most valuable — and often underutilized — tools in a nutrition program. Norm Duek of A & L Labs will break down the components of a feed analysis report and explain how to interpret results to properly match rations to animal requirements. Learn practical strategies to stretch forage supplies while maintaining herd health and performance.

Minerals and Vitamins in Pasture Grass

Understanding what’s truly in your pasture is key to building an effective mineral program. Abby Redman of Blue Rock Animal Nutrition will present findings from a multi-year Alberta Pasture Grass project, highlighting mineral and vitamin analysis results from pastures across the province. This session will help you make informed supplementation decisions based on real data.

Alternative Feed Options

With input costs fluctuating, alternative feed sources are top of mind for many producers. Lynne Girardin of BeefSmart Consulting Inc. will explore practical alternative feed options and discuss how to evaluate and incorporate them effectively into your own operation.

Ruminant Nutrition Panel – Myths & Misses

Hear from a panel of experienced ruminant nutritionists as they discuss common myths, misconceptions, and costly “misses” they’ve encountered throughout their careers. This candid conversation will separate fact from fiction and provide practical clarity on issues that impact herd performance and profitability. It’s also a valuable opportunity to have your nutrition questions answered by professionals — without having to pick up the phone.

Straight from the Chat: The Most-Asked Questions Answered Live

To wrap up the day, Dr. Lancaster will tackle some of the most frequently asked questions curated from the Cattle Chat by the Beef Cattle Institute, covering beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, and management. Bring your own questions — whether serious or “asking for a friend.” There’s no such thing as a silly question when it comes to improving your operation.

Join us for a focused day of learning designed to deliver real value back to your farm or ranch. Note: We do not issue invitations for visa/travel document purposes.