Small Ruminants: To Cull or Not to Cull?
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · 7:30–8:30 pm
Zoom Event
Culling is the practice of selling off animals that you no longer desire to or are no longer able to keep. There are several reasons to cull ewes or nannies; however, economics trumps most of them. If you have sheep or goats as a hobby, visual appeal may be more important to you. Both economics and aesthetics can play a part in your decision to sell small ruminants. This session will focus on:
Reasons to cull
Culling criteria
Marketing of culled animals
The importance of recordkeeping
The wrap-up will include a Q&A with Cooperative Extension, small ruminant professionals, and skilled producers.
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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