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SUMMARY:Small Ruminant Starter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Register for Small Ruminant Starter Weekend Online\nCost: $50-$120 (Adult sliding scale); Free for youth \nFarmers and youth are invited to a Small Ruminant Starter Weekend focused on sheep and goat husbandry. Day 1 covers parasite management in small ruminant flocks and herds. Day 2 focuses on beginning animal care in the morning and 4-H market lamb projects in the afternoon. \nMay 2: Parasite Intensive Day\nThis session is for farmers and older youth who are new to small ruminants or have experienced parasite issues in their flock or herd. The day focuses on parasite management\, with hands-on activities including fecal egg counts using a microscope and practice with the FAMACHA protocol for barber pole worm on live animals. \nParticipants will also learn to identify risk factors for meningeal worm and take part in a lungworm diagnostic exercise. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh fecal sample from one animal for examination. \nParticipants will become FAMACHA-certified and may purchase an anemia index card at the workshop after certification. \nMay 3: Basics of Small Ruminant Care\nMorning (9 a.m. to noon): Beginning animal care\nThe morning session covers foundational topics in sheep and goat care\, including: \nShelter and pasture basics\nNutrition\nHandling and hoof trimming\nAdults will be dismissed after the morning session. Adults who are especially interested in the afternoon show topics\, which are geared toward 4-H youth\, should contact event organizers. \nAfternoon (youth only): Show topics\nThis session is designed for youth and prepares participants for 4-H market lamb projects. Topics include market lamb selection and care\, lamb showmanship and market lamb fitting. \nBoth sessions include practical\, hands-on learning. Youth who own market animals are encouraged to bring them to the May 3 program. \nMore information\nSue Baez\, sue.baez@maine.edu\, 207-667-8212\nYouth participants: Megan Cook\, megan.cook@maine.edu\, 207-581-8120 \nAccommodations and dietary needs\nFor a reasonable accommodation or dietary concerns\, contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207-667-8212 at least seven days before the event\, if possible.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/small-ruminant-starter-weekend/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Umaine Cooperative Extension- Aroostook County\, Presque Isle\, 57 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Small Ruminant Starter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Register for Small Ruminant Starter Weekend Online\nCost: $50-$120 (Adult sliding scale); Free for youth \nFarmers and youth are invited to a Small Ruminant Starter Weekend focused on sheep and goat husbandry. Day 1 covers parasite management in small ruminant flocks and herds. Day 2 focuses on beginning animal care in the morning and 4-H market lamb projects in the afternoon. \nMay 2: Parasite Intensive Day\nThis session is for farmers and older youth who are new to small ruminants or have experienced parasite issues in their flock or herd. The day focuses on parasite management\, with hands-on activities including fecal egg counts using a microscope and practice with the FAMACHA protocol for barber pole worm on live animals. \nParticipants will also learn to identify risk factors for meningeal worm and take part in a lungworm diagnostic exercise. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh fecal sample from one animal for examination. \nParticipants will become FAMACHA-certified and may purchase an anemia index card at the workshop after certification. \nMay 3: Basics of Small Ruminant Care\nMorning (9 a.m. to noon): Beginning animal care\nThe morning session covers foundational topics in sheep and goat care\, including: \nShelter and pasture basics\nNutrition\nHandling and hoof trimming\nAdults will be dismissed after the morning session. Adults who are especially interested in the afternoon show topics\, which are geared toward 4-H youth\, should contact event organizers. \nAfternoon (youth only): Show topics\nThis session is designed for youth and prepares participants for 4-H market lamb projects. Topics include market lamb selection and care\, lamb showmanship and market lamb fitting. \nBoth sessions include practical\, hands-on learning. Youth who own market animals are encouraged to bring them to the May 3 program. \nMore information\nSue Baez\, sue.baez@maine.edu\, 207-667-8212\nYouth participants: Megan Cook\, megan.cook@maine.edu\, 207-581-8120 \nAccommodations and dietary needs\nFor a reasonable accommodation or dietary concerns\, contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207-667-8212 at least seven days before the event\, if possible.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/small-ruminant-starter-weekend/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Umaine Cooperative Extension- Aroostook County\, Presque Isle\, 57 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu
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