By Carolyn Ihde
Meat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October.
This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems and implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration.
Topics will include biosecurity protocols, diseases and vaccinations, kidding preparation, nutrition requirements and testing, marketing, parasite management and on-farm field trips.
The program is being organized by Carolyn Ihde, small ruminant field specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension.
“This program offers a unique opportunity to meet in person and via Zoom,” said Ihde. “This journey will not only inspire and excite meat goat producers, but it will also lead to significant personal growth and learning.”
Early-registration is encouraged to help program organizers determine the best program for the cohort. Speakers and topics will be determined by those who register. Register by completing the Google form at https://go.wisc.edu/ext-mgc25.
Source : iastate.edu