Sheep, Goats, and Small Ruminants Animal Husbandry

16792 East 450 Road, Claremore OK

21 May, 2022

Description

Sheep, Goats, and Small Ruminants Animal Husbandry & Herd Health Class Saturday, May 21, 2022 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Learn how to care for Small Ruminants such as sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas. Class includes instruction, handouts, videos, tutorials, and hands on experience. The primary instructor for the class is Dr. Diane Dickinson, a licensed veterinarian and an agriculturalist, with over 40 years of livestock and farming experience. Her unique perspective of animal husbandry care includes that of a producer, a veterinarian, and a small flock & herd owner. She also shares her experiences in global agriculture, Biblical agriculture, sustainable living, natural production, agritourism and niche markets. The Dickinsons have owned and operated Shepherd’s Cross, a working sheep farm for over 30 years. Their livestock include sheep, cattle, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, horses & poultry. The farm is Animal Welfare Approved. The livestock are pasture raised and pasture fed. Class Topics Include Vaccinations Feet Trimming Tail docking Bloodless castration Managing pasture & Feeding Parasites & Worms Practical profitable flock herd health for working shepherds FAMACHA Sheep, goats, alpacas & others Lambing & birthing Neonatal care - lambs, kids & others Tubing Wool management AWA Shearing Classes are limited to 20 participants and fill quickly. Beverages are provided at breaks. Bring your lunch. Cost is $79.00 per person, $149.00 for 2 family members, or $199.00 for 4 family members (age 16 & over). During these troubled times, small flocks provide stability for our families, communities, and the nation. Sheep starter flocks are available locally at Shepherd’s Cross. Website: Etsy: Facebook: Instagram: Contact: Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd Dr. Diane Dickinson 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017