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\"RestingMay 11, 2024
\n9:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.
\nWolfe\u2019s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine<\/h3>\n

Cost: $50-$120 (Lunch will be provided)<\/h3>\n

Register Online <\/span><\/a>
\nNew to sheep or goats? This workshop covers important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to bring educational programming to new farmers in Maine.<\/p>\n

Learn about:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Common uses, breeds, and selecting animals<\/li>\n
  • Housing and fence options<\/li>\n
  • Health and parasite management<\/li>\n
  • Biosecurity, record keeping, and building a veterinary kit<\/li>\n
  • Sheep and goats as a business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Hands-on experience:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
      \n
    • Handling<\/li>\n
    • Rotational grazing<\/li>\n
    • Hoof trimming<\/li>\n
    • Behavior & veterinary care<\/li>\n
    • FAMACHA certification (parasite indicator)<\/li>\n
    • Shearing demonstration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Speakers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Rachel White, Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator
      \nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/p>\n

      Elizabeth Tarantino, Dairy and Livestock Manager
      \nWolfe\u2019s Neck Center<\/p>\n

      Taryn Pearson, Assistant State Veterinarian
      \nMaine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/p>\n

      Carol Delaney, Livestock Specialist
      \nMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/p>\n

      Agenda:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      9:00-9:15 a.m. – Welcome and introductions
      \n9:15-10:00 a.m. – Getting started with sheep and goats: the basics
      \n10:00-10:30 a.m. – Sheep and goats as a business
      \n10:30-11:00 a.m. – Diseases and parasites
      \n11:00-11:30 a.m. – Record keeping and biosecurity
      \n11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon – Building a vet kit
      \n12:00-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
      \n12:45-1:00 p.m. – Biosecurity in practice (booties on to start stations)
      \n1:00-3:00 p.m. – Stations (half-hour each):<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Rotational grazing<\/li>\n
      • Hoof trimming<\/li>\n
      • First aid and behavior<\/li>\n
      • Handling, FAMACHA and body condition scoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3:00-3:15 p.m. – Break
        \n3:15-4:00 p.m. – Shearing demonstration<\/p>\n

        \n

        If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Sue Baez at 207.667.8212 or 1.800.287.8212 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n

        \n

        In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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