UMaine Extension offers sheep and goat veterinary skills workshop in Skowhegan

Skowhegan, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Small Ruminant Veterinary Skills workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14, at the UMaine Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan.

This hands-on workshop is designed for farmers seeking to improve the health and productivity of their sheep or goat herds through better preventive care and early intervention. Participants will learn about disease preparedness, common small ruminant health concerns and vaccination protocols. Practical skills demonstrated will include taking vital signs, drawing blood, body condition scoring and administering vaccinations.

The cost to attend is on a sliding scale from $35–$50. Registration is required and closes on June 12. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.667.8212 or sue.baez@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.