Optimizing sheep nutrition: A virtual management series
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EmailAre you interested in learning more about feeding your sheep? This MSU Extension program can help you understand how to optimize your feeding program.
This six-part Michigan State University Extension webinar series will focus on nutritional management of the flock. The instructors will bring a wealth of knowledge gained from years of research and practical experience working with producers on their nutrition management programs for sheep. This program will be of interest to both beginning and experienced producers and will discuss feeding systems and management approaches for both small flocks and large-scale commercial farms. Participants will receive access to all seminar recordings, a ration balancing program and will be mailed a compendium of articles on the nutritional management of sheep as supplemental program material.
Virtual sessions
Session 1: May 6. Forage quality: What is it and why does it matter for flock nutrition?
Session 2: May 13. Flock feeding systems: Understanding flock nutritional requirements and how they influence nutritional management.
Session 3: May 20. Strategic nutritional management of the ewe throughout the production cycle.
Session 4: May 27. Feeding for growth: Market lamb and flock replacement ewe feeding strategies.
Session 5: June 3. The importance of supplements: Minerals, vitamins and cocciodiostats.
Session 6: June 10. Putting it all together with diet formulation for different feeding phases and production systems.
Registration deadline
Registration will close on May 4, 2025. You can register at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/sheepnutrition/
Cost is $30 per household
For questions about this program contact Mike Metzger at metzgerm@msu.edu
