There will be a presentation on reducing stress in cattle by Colt Knight, UMaine Extension livestock specialist. Also, A live demonstration of Shaw Road Farm’s practices of separating three beef animals from a herd of approximately 50.
The Cooksons, will discuss how they have changed their practices to more effectively reduce the long term and immediate stress on the herd. A pasture walk will feature Shaw Road Farm’s mob grazing pasture management system and water delivery system.
Those interested in attending should contact Colt Knight at colt.knight@maine.edu.