MSU Extension Sheep & Goats

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  Sheep & Goats

  MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

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• Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training

  This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.

• Sheep and Goat Management

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with sheep and goats.

• Fencing and Watering Systems for Livestock Webinar

  Published on March 15, 2017

  Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.

• Animal Based Enterprises

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).

• Getting Started with Meat Goats

  Published on April 1, 2016

  The basics of meat goat production.

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  2021 Livestock Education Day

  August 7, 2021 1:15PM – 5:00PM Check in starts at 12:45 PM, Family Fun Activities: 5:00 - 8:30 PM Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, Large & Small Animal Barns, 115 S. Broad Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

  At this in person program youth will learn caring for, fitting and showing various livestock species and finish the day with family fun activities. Parents / Guardians are welcome to stay.

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  Sheep & Goats

  MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

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  Michael Metzger

  Small Ruminant Educator
  metzgerm@msu.edu
  517-788-4292
  

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  Richard Ehrhardt, PhD

  Senior Specialist-Small Ruminant Extension
  ehrhard5@msu.edu
  517-353-2906
  

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  Kim Cassida, Ph.D.

  Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist - Forages & Cover Crops
  cassida@msu.edu
  517-353-0278
  

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  Bioseguridad para Expositores ganaderos (E2841SP)

  Published on September 22, 2016
  This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin E2841, Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors.

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

• Michigan 4-H Sheep Project Snapshot (4H1619)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H sheep project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the sheep industry. This 4-H snapshot sheet covers what 4-H’ers can learn from a 4-H sheep project.

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  Guia de Bioseguridad para Visitas a Fincas Ganaderas (E2842SP)

  Published on September 22, 2016
  This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin E2842, Biosecurity Guide for Livestock Farm Visits.

• Euthanasia of Large Animals - Bolt Gun

  Published on July 2, 2018
  Location and angle for humane euthanasia of large animals using a penetrating captive bolt gun.

• Pygmy Goat Basic Owner’s Manual

  Published on April 20, 2015
  This book is intended as a beginner’s manual for the first-time goat owner and gives basic goat husbandry information. It was developed by and is available from the National Pygmy Goat Association.

• MSU's Animal Welfare and Behavior Group

  Published on February 8, 2012
  MSU's Animal Welfare and Behavior Group focuses its research on identifying and developing management practices and standards for improving the quality of life for animals.

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  Freezer Lamb Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 15, 2020
  This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for the freezer lambs.

• 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl Resources

  Published on April 6, 2015
  Resources used for the 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl

• Animal Heat Stress Management

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Livestock farmers should be prepared to respond to high heat conditions.