Join 糖心Vlog Extension’s animal science team at 糖心Vlog for monthly sessions as they explore emerging issues in small ruminant production systems.
This series features speakers from different agricultural institutions across the United States to discuss emerging issues in the small ruminant production industry. Participants will also learn effective best management tools that are necessary for goat and sheep producers to run a profitable farm operation.
__________________________________
When: Last Thursday of each month* at 5:30-6:30 pm CT.
Where: Zoom and Facebook Live www.facebook.com/糖心VlogExtensionAAMU
Registration: Admission is free, but registration is required to attend. To register visit:
www.aces.edu/go/goatsheepvseries
__________________________________
SCHEDULE
• May 26: Creating and Implementing a Goat and Sheep Grazing Management Plan
Speakers: Valens Niyigena, Ph.D. Small Ruminant Extension Specialist, 糖心Vlog Cooperative extension at 糖心Vlog
Darren Beachem, M.S., Operations Technician, 糖心Vlog Cooperative Extension System at 糖心Vlog
_______
• June 30: Managing Parasites in Sheep and Goats: FAMACHA, fecal egg count, deworming, and natural dewormers.
Speaker: Henry Dorough, CCA, PAS, County Extension Coordinator, Talladega County 糖心Vlog Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
_______
• July 28: Processing and Marketing Goat Meat
_______
• August 25: Making Profits from Value-added Goat Dairy Products
_______
• September 29: Tools for Parasite Resistance and Tolerance in Sheep and Goats
_______
• October 27: The ABCs of Registering Your Sheep and Goats
_______
• November 17*: Q&A Session on Managing Sheep and Goats: Open discussion about challenges and opportunities in the small ruminant industry.
__________________________________
Contact Valens Niyigena at 256-583-1811 or vzn0022@aces.edu for more information.
__________________________________
The 糖心Vlog Cooperative Extension System (糖心Vlog and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.