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EastGen Members in Zone 3, 6, 9, and 12 are invited to submit nomination(s) for Delegate(s) and Alternate Delegate(s) in their respective Sub-Zone for a three (3) year term.  This nomination may be forwarded by mail, facsimile or email to the Secretary of the Board (Brian O’Connor) but must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020. Fax number is 519-821-1268 and email address is brian.oconnor@eastgen.ca
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WHY IS SELECTING FOR IMMUNITY IMPORTANT?
Disease frequency in the global dairy population has been increasing
each year since 1996. Selection of traits with low heritability that
do not directly measure an animal’s ability to resist diseases has not
provided a signifi cant change in health of the dairy population.
HOW CAN IMMUNITY+ HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?
Immunity+ sired animals have genetics which have been proven
to provide robust immune systems capable of dealing with a large
variety of potential immune challenges, both viral and bacterial in
nature, encompassing nearly all major diseases that have an
economic impact on
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EastGen’s Role and Responsibility - Navigating Through COVID-19

Since mid-March, EastGen has continued to monitor and follow the direction of Public Health officials and all levels of government in an effort to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We want to continue to ensure that we are taking all reasonable precautions individually and collectively to keep our customers, staff and families safe and
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Avoid Common Semen Handling Mistakes: It is important to follow recommended protocols to maximize the viability of sperm. Failure to follow recommended procedures for removal, thawing and gun loading results in damaged
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EastGen is pleased to announce that our first education module is now available in the EastGen 4-H Speaker Series. This module is presented by Brian Carscadden and walks 4-H members through effective judging reasons.  Brian is a 4-H Alumni who is recognized as one of the most respected and highly regarded judges in the world.
This recorded module is available at the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/record/6460395381271165697
More Speaker Series presentations and details can be located on EastGen's Youth Programs page:  CLICK HERE
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Agricultural Advocacy 101 - Standing Up For Your Industry

Looking for content for your next 4-H meeting? We are pleased to announce our second online live event in our 4-H Speaker Series:  

We're going LIVE on June 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. with Andrew Campbell, Fresh Air Media and Kelly Daynard, Farm & Food Care Ontario, who will focus on giving 4-H members tools, tips and resources for communicating with confidence about farming while ensuring public trust and confidence in our food system.   

Sign up today! Please forward this link to all of your members to sign up individually. This registration is a 1-Step Process. 

REGISTER HERE   

Please watch for additional resources available to 4-H clubs from EastGen coming soon: - Pre-recorded instruction segments from industry experts.
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We understand that 4-H across Canada looks different this year. Through the many challenges and changes that COVID-19 has presented, our unparalleled commitment to youth has not changed. In 2020, we
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EastGen is excited to welcome 4-H members, leaders and parents to our first live meeting in our 4-H Speaker Series TONIGHT! A very special thank you is extended to Michael Barrett, CEO of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, Mike von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership, University of Guelph and Senator Robert Black for their overview of the food supply chain in Canada and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. We look forward to this live event at 7:30 p.m.          
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