Small Ruminants: Using Fecal Egg Counts on Your Small Farm
Thursday, September 8, 2022 • 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Coalfield Ag Center, 449 Agricultural Dr, Clintwood, VA 24228
What are Fecal Egg Counts and what do they tell us? You will not want to miss learning the answers to these common questions. Learn how to consider the true needs of your flocks/herds, and stop blindly and routinely treating for parasite infection. Attendees will gain a hands-on opportunity to learn the McMaster Egg Counting procedure. Dr. Chris Fletcher from Washington County Veterinary will provide instruction and Mandy Fletcher from VSU Small Farm Outreach 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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