Monday, November 10, 2008

Lambing n' Kidding School at UMES

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne, Maryland, will be hosting a Lambing n' Kidding School on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be led by Susan Schoenian, Maryland Cooperative Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist.

Workshop topics will include: feeding pregnant ewes and does, breeding for better results, out-of-season breeding, lambing and kidding problems, and medical question and answers.

Pre-registration and payment is required no later than December 1. The $70 registration fee includes the course, a reference binder, and a deluxe midwife kit. A $20 registration fee includes the course and reference binder. There is a $12.50 registration fee for additional family members.

For more information, contact Maryland Cooperative Extension at (410) 651-6206 or Erroll Mattox at eamattox@umes.edu.

Download program brochure and registration form.