Management of Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats
- Saturday, July 16, 2016, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Internal parasites are the number one health problem affecting sheep and goats in the Northeast U.S. Because worms have become resistant to many of the anthelmintics (dewormers) producers use, a more integrated approach to internal parasite control is necessary.
This workshop is designed to help producers develop integrated parasite management (IPM) programs for their farms and flocks. It will also help familiarize you with IPM techniques. The primary instructor is Dr. tatiana Stanton, Cornell Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.
In addition to teaching the basics of internal parasites and their control, the Saturday workshop will teach proper anthelmintic use and hands-on training in using the FAMACHA © Anemia Guide and other monitoring skills to determine the need for deworming. The workshop will provide lots of practice on doing fecal worm egg analyses and also cover new innovations in parasite control. You are encouraged to bring a refrigerated baggie with 8 to 10 fecal pellets from one goat or sheep to the workshop.
In the interest of biosecurity, PLEASE wear clean clothes and shoes to the workshop and plan on changing your clothes upon returning to your own farm before doing chores.
The fee is $25.00 for the first person from a farm/family (includes one FAMACHA card) and $10.00 for each additional person from farm/family, includes lunch and reference material. The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration requested by July 11, 2016.
To register contact: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County at 585-394 3977 ext. 427 or email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, number attending, and phone number.
Location
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Center
480 N Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Last updated June 7, 2016