New and experienced shepherds will have an opportunity to learn more about lambing at a clinic hosted by NDSU Extension on Jan. 20, at NDSU's Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC).
“Lambing time is the culmination of your breeding program, and an exciting and rewarding time as a sheep producer,” says Travis Hoffman, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist. “This workshop will focus on providing resources and education to sheep producers wanting to optimize their lambing management.”
The clinic starts at 10:30 a.m. Central time at the CREC, 663 U.S. Highway 281, and will also include a producer tour at the Jared Higgins Ranch, Woodworth, North Dakota.
“A healthy lamb and caring ewe are important, so the clinic topics will benefit novice and experienced sheep producers alike,” says Hoffman.
Lambing workshop presenters and topics are:
Hoffman – Lambing difficulties and young lamb management
Joe Hochhalter, veterinarian at Steele Veterinary Clinic, Steele, North Dakota – Disease, vaccines and antibiotics
Monica Fitterer, NDSU Extension agent, Steele County – Parasite management
Cody Krause, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Predator control
Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the CREC – Ewe nutrition
During the tour of his sheep operation, Higgins will offer an interactive look at his lambing barn and protocol during their lambing season and discuss potential challenges.
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