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2026 Expo and Sale Schedule

Day 1
Thursday, July 30, 2026

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN

DINNER (Included with registration)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of NSIP Contemporary Groups
    • Dr. Andrew Weaver
  • Preparing Your Sheep for Sale or Show
    • Britton Francis
Day 2
Friday, July 31, 2026

7:00 a.m.             

8:30 a.m.   

8:45 a.m.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:30 p.m.                 

 

12:30 p.m.

 
 

1:30 p.m.     

 

 
 

 

 

2:30 p.m.

 

 

 

3:30 p.m. 

 

 

 

4:30 p.m.

 

5:30 p.m.

 

6:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

WELCOME – Cindy DeOrnellis, KHSI President

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

HANDS ON AND CLASSROOM SESSIONS

(All sessions will be repeated three times – 45 minutes presentations – 15 minute movements)

Station 1 (Hands-On):

  • Limb Fractures, Repairs, and Stitches/Staples
    • Dr. Jennifer Hatcher

Station 2 (Hands On):

  • Sheep Management: Handling, Equipment & Low-Stress Control
    • Dr. Chris Fletcher

Station 3 (Hands On):

  • Colostrum: Benefits and Quality Testing
    • Dr Lew Strickland

Station 4 (Hands On):

  • KHSI Registry Open Forum: Hands-On How-To and Q&A
    • Sue Traglia – Associated Registry

LUNCH (Incl. w/registration)

 

SESSION 1

  • Advanced Reproductive Management (CIDR’s, AI, Out of Season Lambing)
    • Dr Jennifer Hatcher

SESSION 2  (CONCURRENT SESSIONS) 

  • Regenerative Grazing
    • Greg Brann
  • Mineral Imbalances & Subclinical Diseases in Sheep
    • Patrick Gunn
  • Scavenger Hunt (Youth Activity)
    • Becky Shultz

SESSION 3  (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)

  • Vaccination Schedules and Health Protocols
    • Dr Chris Fletcher
  • Katahdins: The Maternal Queen
    • Dr. Andrew Weaver

SESSION 4  (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)

  • Record Keeping Tips and Tools for Success
    • Jessy Shanks
  • Tips and Tricks: Insights from Shepherds with over 20+ years’ experience and 700+ registered Katahdins
    • (Panel)

ANNUAL KHSI MEETING

 

DINNER (Incl. w/registration)

 

LAMB COOK-OFF AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Time to socialize with other producers, View and Taste Cook off results, View Sheep,
Bidder Check-in (Refreshments and Drinks Provided)

Day 3
Saturday, August 1, 2026

8:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

BIDDER CHECK IN

AUCTION BEGINS