Southwest Virginia Sheep & Goat Farmer Gathering
Thursday, June 8, 2023 · 6–9 pm
Glade Spring, Virginia
Bring your family and join other small ruminant farmers for an opportunity to learn about the danger of parasites in your flocks. Topics will include:
Managing Parasites
FAMACHA Certification Basics
Nutritional Needs
Q & A Session about upcoming Livestock Antibiotic changes
Marketing Strategies & Updates
You will also have the opportunity to visit information booths and speak with professionals from: Russell County Co-Op, Virginia Sheep Producers Association, American Kiko Goat Association and VSU Small Farm Outreach Program.
Note: You are welcome to bring a refrigerated fecal sample of 8 to 10 fecal pellets from one sheep or goat at your farm for a fecal analysis.
Dinner will be provided. To register call or text 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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