Livestock 101 Field Day

February 9th, 2012

Basic techniques needed for small-scale livestock producers, 4-Hproject leaders and older 4-H youth will be the topic at Livestock 101 Field Day on Saturday, March 10th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Witter Farm,University of Maine, Orono. Pre-registration is required for this free program. Send your name, address, phone, and email to Melissa Libby, 134 Hitchner Hall, UMaine Extension, Orono, ME 04469-5735, 207-581-2788; in Maine, 1-800-287-7170 or Melissa.Libby1@maine.edu.  Online pre-registration through http://bit.ly/xKPgFN

This program will provide hands-on livestock methods for people just starting out or thinking about raising these animals.

Participants will learn basic techniques such as measuring livestock vital signs, body condition assessment, how manage injections, animal restraint, how to make a halter, reading a feed tag, grain & feed quality assessment, how to start or join a 4-H livestock club and bio-security for the small farm.

Speakers include Dr. Gary Anderson, Dr. Dick Brzozowski, Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, Dr. Dave Marcinkowski from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and  Cindy Kilgore from the Maine Department of Agriculture.

This program is sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Department of Agriculture and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals.  Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for this program should contact Melissa Libby at 1-800-287-7071 to discuss their needs at least 14 days in advance.

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