UMaine Extension Sheep and Goat Health Seminar Planned
Contact: Richard Brzozowski,1-800-287-1471
MONMOUTH, Me. — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will partner with Maine sheep and goat producer to present a day-long seminar focusing on small ruminant health. The Sheep and Goat Health Seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at UMaine’s Highmoor Farm, a Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station in Monmouth. The health of small ruminants, like sheep and goats, has a great influence on the productivity and profitability of farming enterprises. More farm families in Maine are considering sheep and goat enterprises as an income source. Sheep and goats can be raised for meat, milk or fiber.
The instructors for the seminar include Maryland sheep and goat specialist Susan Schoenian; UMaine Extension Veterinarian Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner and UMaine Extension Educator Richard Brzozowski. Producers will gain skills and knowledge on smallr uminant diseases, their prevention and control, diagnosis, biosecurity and having a customized health plan for their livestock.
Those who are interested should register by Oct. 20, 2008 as space is limited. The cost to participate in the seminar is $40 per person, and membership discounts are available. For more information call 1-800-287-1471 (in Maine), (207)780-4205or visit our calendar of events at www.extension.umaine.edu.