Sheep and Goat workshop to focus on parasite management

University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University are hosting a “Sheep and Goat Workshop” focused on internal parasite management starting at 4 p.m.Thursday, April 19, at the Osceola First Baptist Church, 555 Walnut Street.

This workshop will include lecture, discussion and a hands-on activity related to body condition scoring, FAMACHA© Scoring, Fecal Egg Count in sheep and goats.  Linda Heryford will provide the sheep and goats used in the demonstrations.

The workshop costs $35 per person.  Preregistration, along with fee payment, must be submitted by April 16 to the St. Clair County MU Extension Center, P.O. Box 523, Osceola, Mo. 64776.  The fee covers supper, refreshments, and handouts.

For registration or questions, contact the St. Clair County MU Extension Center at 417 – 646 – 2419 or by email at stclairco@missouri.edu.