Preparing for Lambing

Thursday, November 19 | 2PM-5PM

Southwest VA Agricultural Research and Extension Center

12326 VPI Farm Road, Glade Spring, VA

New and experienced small ruminant farmers will learn best management practices for pre-lambing/kidding and post-lambing/kidding, along with strategies for troubleshooting when obstetric complications arise. The workshop includes a hands-on demonstration with a birthing model. Additional topics include preventing lamb/ kid loss, the importance of colostrum supplementation and diagnosing and treating newborn lamb/kid problems. Dr. Hollie Schramm and Lee Wright from Virginia Tech will provide instruction and demonstration.

For more information, contact Small Farm Outreach agent Amanda Fletcher at (804) 892-0108 or afletcher@vsu.edu..

This workshop costs $5 and open to the public. Space is limited to the first 15 registrants.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are expected to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.