Join Alabama Extension’s Animal Science Team at Alabama A&M University for a field demonstration tour to learn how goats can be a sustainable option to control understory vegetation in forestland.
Team members will demonstrate the following animal management practices:
• Parasite Management: FAMACHA scoring
• Breeding Management: Heat Detection in Goats
• Drugs, Disposal, & Downstream Effects
In addition:
• Learn animal trivia: Fun facts about goats and sheep
• Go on a hayride, win prizes, and much more.
Who can attend?
• Goat & sheep producers
• Forestland owners
• Youth/students
• Anyone considering raising goats in future
When: September 25, 2021, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CT
Where: Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station
372 Walker Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35752
Registration: Admission is free, but pre-registration is required to attend.
Register online at: https://www.aces.edu/go/goatsheepsumit
Contact Valens Niyigena at 256-583-1811 or vzn0022@aces.edu for more information.
COVID Safety: We will be wearing masks and social distancing.