UMaine Extension to host parasite management workshop for small ruminant producers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification workshop on Saturday, April 19 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 1441 Dexter Road.

Producers of small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas) are invited to learn about common parasites and their management. Hands-on activities such as performing a fecal egg count on a microscope and practicing the FAMACHA protocol on live animals, will teach producers how to identify parasites and make informed management decisions. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh fecal sample from one sheep or goat to examine. Participants will become FAMACHA-certified and can purchase an anemia index card at the workshop upon certification.

Cost of the workshop is on a sliding scale from $50-$80 and includes light refreshments. Visit the program website at https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/sheep-and-goats/small-ruminant-parasite-management/ to register. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sue Baez at 207-667-8212 or sue.baez@maine.edu.