Livestock 101 Field Day

January 31st, 2012

Orono, ME—Basic techniques needed for small-scale livestock producers, 4-H project leaders and older 4-H youth will be the topic at Livestock 101 Field Day on Saturday, March 10^th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Witter Farm, University of Maine, Orono. This program will provide hands-on livestock methods for people just starting out or thinking about raising these animals.

Participants will learn basic techniques such as measuring livestock vital signs, body condition assessment, how to manage injections, animal restraint, how to make a halter, reading a feed tag, grain & feed quality assessment, how to start or join a 4-H livestock club and bio-security for the small farm.

Speakers include Dr. Gary Anderson, Dr. Dick Brzozowski, Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, Dr. Dave Marcinkowski from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Cindy Kilgore from the Maine Department of Agriculture.

This program is sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Department of Agriculture and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Pre-registration is required for this free program. Send your name, address, phone, and email to Melissa Libby, 134 Hitchner Hall, UMaine Extension, Orono, ME  04469-5735, 207-581-2788 in Maine 1-800-287-7170 or Melissa.Libby1@maine.edu.

Or register online here.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required.

UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals. Any persons with a disability who needs accommodations for this program should contact Melissa Libby at (207) 581-2788 to discuss their needs at least 14 days in advance.

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