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Integrated Parasite Management & FAMACHA

• Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Managing parasites on a small ruminant farm can be a real challenge. There are many things that affect the parasite load at your farm like the weather, pasturing style, animal source, age of the animals, and more. Join us to learn about the different types of parasites that are a challenge for sheep and goat operations. Learn about the different types of de-wormers and when and how to use them. Most importantly, learn how to manage your flock and herd so you only de-worm those animals that really need it. 

Lecture on Zoom: September 15th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Betsy Hodge, CCE and Tatiana Stanton, Cornell University 
• Topic: Know Your Parasites and How to Manage Them

Hands-on Lab Choices:

• During the hands-on session we will do fecal egg counting with a microscope and FAMACHA checking on real sheep and goats. Choose one of the blocks of time listed below. You won’t necessarily have to be there the whole time. The instructor, Betsy Hodge, will call all participants and set up a time to meet on the day you have selected You must complete the hands-on portion to receive your FAMACHA card. If none of these times work we can work something out. 
• Thursday, September 16th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Friday, September 17th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Saturday, September 18th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The cost of the class is $20.00 which covers the cost of your FAMACHA card and materials. Please pay when you attend the hands on portion of the program.

Fee

$20.00

Register

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Location

This event is online

Last updated August 31, 2021