UMaine Extension to host parasite management workshop in Machias for small ruminant producers

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification workshop on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Machias, 116 Obrien Avenue.

Producers of small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas) are invited to learn about common parasites and their management. Hands-on activities such as performing a fecal egg count on a microscope and practicing the FAMACHA protocol on live animals, will teach producers how to identify parasites and make informed management decisions. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh fecal sample from one sheep or goat to examine. Participants will become FAMACHA-certified and can purchase an anemia index card at the workshop upon certification.

Cost of the workshop is on a sliding scale from $50-$80 and includes light refreshments. Visit the program website to register. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Tara Wood at 207.255.3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.