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2011 International Cleanskin Sheep Symposium - date announced
posted 13/08/2010

Cleanskin Sheep Australia are pleased to announce the date of its next event. The 2011 International Cleanskin Sheep Symposium will be held on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th February.

More information will be available shortly.

If you would like to join our contact list to receive regular updates and information, email your details to info@cleanskinsheep.com.au

Speaker presentations and show results available to download
posted 06/04/2010

Powerpoint presentations and summary notes are now available to download from the International Cleanskin Sheep Seminar.

To view the presentations, access the International Symposium tab in the top menu, or click here.

To view the full list of Show results, click here.

 

International Cleanskin Sheep Symposium a success
posted 09/02/2010

Cleanskin Sheep Australia, developed by the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA, staged its inaugural two-day Symposium at the Adelaide Showground on the 18th and 19th February 2010. The two-day event, consisting of a one-day seminar followed by a show, sale and trade displays, showcased Australia's cleanskin sheep breeds and associated industries.

Seminar MC, Mr Bruce Hancok, synchronised fifteen speakers from areas including W A, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC, USA (Oregon), and South Africa (Bethulie). The speakers addressed more than 250 attendees on a range of topics, including the development progress of cleanskin sheep breeds around the world, the process of changing to a cleanskin enterprise, genetics, breed specifics and marketing perspectives.

A BBQ of Spear Creek Dorper Lamb, supplied by Jamie McTaggart, followed the Seminar. Entertainment throughout the evening was provided by the Penola Whipcracker Snappers, a group of five youngsters on their way to compete in the national stock whipcrakcing titles. Other entertainment included a fashion parade of Damara breeder Elle Hall's Hall Damara Leather which included a range of clothing items made from Damara sheep leather with inlays of crocodile, emu and kangaroo. Tom Penna also entertained guests with his bush poetry and sense of humour, while Coopers Brewery suppled the beer for happy hour.

Day two, Friday, included the exhibition of cleanskin sheep breeds in the show, sale, general animal displays and commercial trade displays. Those in attendance had the opportunity to inspect and increase their knowledge of cleanskin sheep breeds and related industry products and information.

Publicity of the event was widespread with ABC radio, Country Hour, broadcasting live from the seminar venue with interviews from the broad range of guest speakers. ABC TV's Landline were also in attendance to film and interview the two day event.

The Landline program is scheduled to air on Sunday 21st March 2010 at 12noon. A link to the program will be added to the CSA website in due course.

The Stock Journal has also provide significant coverage of the event. Reports from the Symposium were included in its 25th February 2010 edition. These reports are also available to download on the CSA website.

Cleanskin Sheep Australia extends its sincere thanks to its supporters for their significant contributions to the event:
Major Patrons (Seminar) - RA&HS of SA, Rural Solutions SA, Meat & Livestock Australia and Stock Journal;
Major Patrons (Show & Sale) - RA&HS of SA, Stock Journal;
Contributors - CGU,  T&R Pastoral;
Supporters - Coopers Brewery, Damara Country Leathers, Dept of Agricultural & Fisheries WA, Pro Ag Consulting, Saltbush Organic Meats
posted 04/03/2010

 

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