Lambing & Kidding: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 · 6:00 pm– 8:30 pm
Glade Spring, VA
Calling all beginning and experienced sheep/goat producers…Join this session to gain valuable knowledge of best management practices for pre-lambing/kidding and post-lambing/kidding. This workshop includes a hands-on demonstration with a birthing model. Additional topics include preventing lamb/kid loss, the importance of colostrum, strategies for troubleshooting when birthing complications occur, and diagnosing and treating newborn lamb/kid problems. Dinner will be provided.
For more information, contact Amanda 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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