The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Windham Butcher Shop are pleased to announce a 5-part series of livestock nutrition talks that cover basic nutrition and feeding needs of Small Ruminants, Beef Cattle, Pigs, and Poultry. Join Dr. Colt W. Knight as he discusses the nutritional demands for livestock, differences among feeds, and why a properly balanced ration is crucial to profitability, reproduction, and animal health. The final lecture in this series will discuss what you should expect from processors and what processors expect from you.
August 6th 6:00-8:00 PM – Beef Cattle
August 13th 6:00-8:00 PM – Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats)
August 20th 6:00-8:00 PM – Swine
August 27th 6:00-8:00 PM – Poultry
September 3rd 6:00-8:00 PM – Processing Expectations
Registration is required, register here – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.
If you need assistance with registration or with Zoom, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.