Small Ruminants: Using Fecal Egg Counts on Your Small Farm
Thursday, May 30, 2024 · 6:30–9 pm
Southwest VA Agricultural Research & Extension Center
12326 VPI Farm Rd, Glade Spring, VA 24340
What are Fecal Egg Counts, and what do they tell us? You will want to learn the answers to these common questions. Learn how to consider the actual needs of your flocks or herds, and stop blindly and routinely treating for parasite infection. The best action plan is for the farmer to consider the actual needs of their animals. Attendees will gain a hands-on opportunity to understand the importance and implementation of fecal egg counting using the McMaster Egg Counting procedure. Dr. Chris Fletcher from VDACS will provide instruction, and Mandy Fletcher from the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program will assist small ruminant farmers with fecal analysis. All necessary workshop supplies will be provided. Feel free to BYOF (bring your own fecals). Registration is required by May 27. A free dinner will be provided.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
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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