Getting Started With Sheep and Goats
September 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Foxcroft Veterinary Services, 1441 Dexter Road, Dover-Foxcroft 04426
Cost: $10
Agenda:
9 – 9:15, Welcome and registration
9:15 – 10, Introduction to small ruminants (uses, housing, best management practices)
10 – 10:30, Introduction to parasites and grazing
10:30, Break
10:45 – 12, Animal handling (haltering, behavior, FAMACHA scoring, body condition scoring, hoof trimming)
Registration is required: visit our registration page
Are you new to sheep and goats? This workshop will go over the best practices for getting started with small ruminants, including a hands-on portion with animals. Topics will include uses, selection process, farm preparation, basic care, diseases and parasites, haltering, body condition scoring, and hoof trimming.
Presented by University of Maine Cooperative Extension Assistant Extension Professor, Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator Rachel White, rachel@maine.edu
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation contact Anette Moulton @ anette.moulton@maine.edu, (207) 564-3301
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