Provide an overview of preparing and birthing a farm flock of ewes or does.

Beginning producers lambing or kidding a farm flock face many challenges. This school will allow those attending to better understand the process of birthing a small flock and be better prepared for some of the associated problems.

Program Topics
? The Behavior of Sheep & Meat Goats
? Pre-Birthing Management Body Condition, Scoring & Feeding, Shearing, Ultra-Sound, Health, Sorting, Mistakes (not to make)
? Preparing the Lambing or Kidding Barn Drop Pen, Jugs, Supplies
? Understanding the Birthing Process
? Processing Newborns- Docking, Castration, Disbudding, Vaccination, Records
? Problems at Birthing – When Do I Call the Vet?
? Grafting of Orphan Lambs or Kids
? Rearing Lambs or Kids on Artificial Milk
? Creep Feeding
? Record Keeping

Cost: $20.00 for 1st person from the operation, $10.00 for the 2nd person.

Registration deadline: January 4
Send to : Hall County Extension
3180 W. Highway 43, Grand Island, NE 68801