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We've all heard the story; someone bought a few beef, hogs, goats, or poultry only to have a series of mishaps. Just getting them home was worthy of a Tonight Show monologue. Breakouts and good neighbor roundups, late night emergency vet calls, nutritional problems, unruly and dangerous behavior, the list can be endless. Suddenly, a small investment in livestock becomes a costly nightmare, often ending in tragedy.
Learn how to keep your livestock happy and healthy at the upcoming Livestock Handling & Care presented by the WSU Snohomish County Extension Agriculture and 4-H programs.
Hands-on workshops with live animals will include topics such as hoof trimming, injections, dehorning, halter training, nutrition, fencing, and more!
Taught by award-winning graduates and seniors from the WSU Snohomish County 4-H Livestock Program, workshop instructors have the experience and expertise needed to raise and show prize-winning livestock. In addition, all attendees will receive a take-home CD-ROM loaded with resources for all species.
Sheep
Sat. May 3, 9:00-11:30am: Learn how to raise sheep for food and fiber with health as a focus. Handling, housing, nutrition, and more. Demonstration and hands-on.
Goats
Sat. May 3, 12:30-3:30pm: You'll learn the basics of handling, nutrition, fencing, housing, dehorning, milking, kid care and more. Demonstration and hands-on.
Beef
Sun. May 4, 10:00am-1:00pm: Learn proper leading, handling, dehorning and injection techniques along with fencing, nutrition, and more. Demonstration and hands-on.
Poultry
Sun. May 4, 2:00-4:30pm: Learn the basics of proper care and handling for all types of poultry. Egg & meat breeds, housing, nutrition, & more. Demonstration and hands-on.
Logistics
Workshops held rain or shine. Dress for the weather. We'll be outside, but under a roof.
Class size is limited; pre-registration required. Sign up now to save your spot. For more information on the workshops, contact Marilyn Segle, mander@wsu.edu (425) 357-6044.
Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension Office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation can request accommodation 21 days before training at (425) 338-2400. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee availability on-site.
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LocationSheriff's Posse Arena (View)
5421 S. Machias Rd
Snohomish, WA 98290
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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