As the weather starts warming, parasites become a major challenge for sheep and goat production.  It is important to develop an effective and sustainable parasite control program which is specific to each farm’s unique circumstances, reducing animal health and productivity losses while also minimizing drug resistance issues.

To address this issue, the MSU Small Ruminant Team will be hosting a 4-part webinar called “Sustainable management of internal parasites in sheep and goats in the upper Midwest and Northeast USA”.

Session 1:  June 2 (all sessions at 7:00 pm via Zoom)

Parasites of major health and economic impact in sheep and goats, and basics of their lifecycles

Session 2:  June 9

Factors that determine risk of parasite infection and grazing management strategies

Session 3:  June 16

Control and infection monitoring approaches: effective use of drugs, maintenance of refugia, FAMACHA and fecal egg counting monitoring programs.

Session 4:  June 23

Putting it all together: developing a successful sustainable integrated parasite control program for your farm. 

Registration is $25 per household.  Please register at:   https:/commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3645Click on the MSU Extension – Small Ruminant link.  After registration, you will be sent a link to access the webinars via Zoom.

Contact Erin Recktenwald at ebr@msu.edu with any questions.