Stockmanship Series -

In collaboration with AQHA and the Colorado-based National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Curt facilitates effective stockmanship clinics with audiences across the USA. His live demonstrations of low stress handling with cattle and low stress colt starting have been overwhelmingly successful in many countries.

Delta Mustad Hoof Care Centre, in collaboration with FACS, offer a one-day clinic with veteran farrier Lee Green, former World Champion Farrier and World Champion Mule Speed Shoer. Based in Yucaipa, California Lee is recognized world wide as a pioneer in establishing horseshoeing clinics, holding the first one in 1974.

2010 Presentations available for download as PDF files:

• Points To Consider When Managing Pasture - HA (Bart) Lardner Western Beef Development Centre - (2.87MB)
• Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Causes, Prevention and Treatment Fernando J. Marqués DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Associate Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan - (13 KB)
• IGENITY- Sinclair - (1.0 MB)
• Beef Market Update - Sandy Russell, MSc, PAg Spring Creek Land & Cattle Consulting Inc. - (974 KB)
• Top 10 Threats: Courses and Treatments - E. JAnzen University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine - (5.45 MB)

Certified Livestock Transport (CLT)

The CLT program focuses on the humane and safe transportation of livestock and was developed by Alberta Farm Animal Care in collaboration with an Industry Advisory Group. FACS’ certified CLT instructor Ken McDonald presents the course in a straightforward manner, utilizing effective power point slides and videos, the easy to use Training Manual, as well as personal anecdotes and practical advice. 

Once the transport requirements for each subject area – cattle, sheep, pigs and horses – are presented and discussed, participants are required to undergo ‘open book’ tests, which are forwarded to the AFAC office. The AFAC office grades the tests and issues the CLT certificates. To arrange for a CLT course call Ken McDonald at 306-695-0121, fax: 306-695-3927, email: ken.mcdonald@sasktel.net

Low Stress Handling Workshop

Low Stress Handling Videos Page

Discovering new ways to handle livestock has always been a priority of FACS. From the famous Bud Williams to his daughter Tina and her husband Richard McConnell, these workshops have served to open the minds of livestock producers from across the Prairies. Now these valuable lessons about how to “keep your hat on your head, your hands in your pockets and your mouth shut” are available on DVD or by download from our web site. Follow the link to the right to go to our video page to watch online.

Because of the large file size of these video clips, they may be difficult to view over a dial up internet connection.

Whether it deals with bovine or equine, the annual Stock Person’s School promises to enlighten and educate with information, research results and practical advice from respected veterinarians, academics and other experts. Traditionally held in early May, the School has attracted PFRA riders, producers and others who work with cattle in one way or another.

Presentations from the 2008 Stockpersons' School:

• "Poor Conception Rates:  Reasons Worth Checking," Dr. John Campbell (829KB)
• "Planning for the Worst, Hoping for the Best," Dr. Chris Clark (3537KB)
• "Rotational vs Intensive Grazing" Mr. Chad Haaland (877KB)
• "Herd Health Considerations in Communal Grazing Systems" Dr. Eugene Janzen (1198KB)
• "Feeding Requirements for Bulls & Cows," Dr. Bart Lardner (611KB)
• "Reproductive Scene Investigation "RSI"," Dr. Colin Palmer (879KB)