The Sheep IQ program, aimed at improving production efficiencies for better returns, was scheduled to be held in Cedar City on October 16-17, 2026, according to a report published September 21.
The event will be hosted at the Festival Hall Conference Center located at 96 N Main Street in Cedar City, Utah.
The programming for the first day, October 16, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and includes sessions on aligning consumer preferences, enterprise budgeting, marketing strategies, and breeding stock selection and culling strategies. The first day also includes a tour of a local operation, with lunch and dinner included with registration.
On October 17, the event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features sessions on animal health, including updates on deworming, scrapie, and screwworm. Other topics include genetic selection for ewe longevity, lamb survivability, feeding, nutrition, and supplementation strategies, and expanding grazing opportunities. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration for the second day.
Registration for the event is priced at $75 per person. Interested individuals can find more information through organizers Jessica Windh, Chad Page, and Melinda Ellison.
