— from Ed Andrews —
Brought to you by the San Juan County Washington State University Extension and Coffelt Farm Stewards with Dr. Susan Kerr, NW Regional Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist
March 1, 2019, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. West Sound Community Hall 525 Deer Harbor Road, Orcas Island
March 2, 2019, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coffelt Farm 1071 Crow Valley Road, Orcas Island
Day 1: ClassroomLearn about diseases of pregnancy, pregnancy ketosis, lambing presentations, neonatal care, biosecurity, principles of reproduction and get questions answered.
Day 2: Skills DayCarcass tube feeding and IP dextrose injections, lamb presentations, necropsy on neonates. Bring your frozen deceased lamb/kid if you want to complete your own necropsy.
RSVP for lunch and/or questions to Angie Shephard at angie.freeman@wsu.edu or 360-370-7664.
Dress for the weather including sanitized boots and clean clothes. No dogs.
Supported by USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program award #2016-70017-25526. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Angie Shephard angie.freeman@wsu.ed or 360 370-7664 at least one week prior to the event.
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