Small Ruminant Production: Hands-On Fecal Egg Counts
Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 1:30–5:00 PM
Glade Spring, VA
The time of year for parasite burden is unfortunately upon us, so why not be proactive in developing a parasite management plan for your farm! This session will help sheep and goat producers realize the importance of avoiding blindly and routinely treating for parasite infection. Instead, farmers will learn to consider the true needs of their flocks/herds and then develop an appropriate plan. Attendees will gain a hands-on opportunity to understand the importance and implementation of fecal egg counting using the McMaster Egg Counting procedure. Dr. Dahlia O’Brien, Sheep and Goat Specialist from the VSU College of Agriculture and Virginia Cooperative Extension, will provide instruction; and Mandy Fletcher from VSU Small FarmOutreach Program will assist small ruminant farmers with fecal analysis. All necessary workshop supplies will be provided, but BYOF (bring your own fecals).
For more information, contact Mandy Fletcher at (804) 892-0108 or afletcher@vsu.edu.
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.
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