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NDSU and UMN Extension to Host Sheep and Goat Calendar Webinar

By Travis Hoffman

Experts from North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota Extension recommend that sheep and goat producers plan a simple calendar to manage the maintenance and preventive care of their herd or flock.

NDSU and UMN Extension will host a sheep and goat calendar webinar on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Farmers, 4-H’ers, agricultural business professionals and anyone interested in goats or sheep are invited to attend.

Dr. Angela Varnum, UMN Extension veterinarian, will share strategies for organizing herd health tasks to be completed at various times throughout the year.

Source : ndsu.edu

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