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2009 Sheep & Goat
E D U C A T I O N D A Y
Featuring Presentations by
Notable Experts in the Sheep, Goat & Wool Areas
Pre-registration highly recommended. Limited seating. Agenda and details on back or at
extension.usu.edu/sheepandgoat2009
Sponsored by the Utah Wool Growers Association,
the Mountain States Meat Goat Association
and Utah State University Cooperative Extension
February 27 - Tooele County Extension Office, Tooele, Utah
February 28 - Deseret Peak Livestock Facility, Tooele, Utah
Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
2009 Sheep & Goat Education Day Program
College Credit Contact:
Dr. Lyle G. McNeal, Professor, Sheep & Wool Specialist, Animal, Dairy and Veterinary
Science Department, Utah State University at 435-797-2150 or sheepman@cc.usu.edu.
Registration Fees
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By Feb. 20, 2009, Early Bird Special After Feb. 20, 2009, or at the door
$10 for Students $10 for Students
$20 for Adults $30 for Adults
$30 for Adult Couples $40 for Adult Couples
(includes breakfast and lunch) (includes breakfast and lunch)
To register, please visit extension.usu.edu/sheepandgoat2009
For More Information Contact:
C. Kim Chapman, USU Extension Sheep Specialist at 435-893-0474
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
Optional Pre-conference Animal Health Seminar and Dinner. Free with Early Bird Registration above.
Friday, February 27, 2009, 6 p.m. – Tooele County Extension Conference Room (151 N. Main)
- Parasite Control on Irrigated Pastures and Drylots - An Introduction to the FAMACHA Evaluation System
- Presentation by Dr. John Schnackel
- Dinner Sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
- Dr. Kerry Rood, USU Extension Veterinarian
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009
Education Day Schedule - Starts at Deseret Peak Livestock Facility
8:00 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast & Trade Show
9:00 a.m. Welcome – Junior Goring, President, UWGA & Representative from MSMGA
9:10 a.m. Introduction of Theme – Tom Boyer
9:15 a.m. Nutrition in the Face of High Feed Costs – Dr. Brian Faris, Kansas State University
10:15 a.m. Break – Trade Show
10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion on Value-added Marketing and Product Development
Panel Members: Jamie Gilmor, Morgan Valley Lamb
Steve Burton, Consumer Research
Mountain States Lamb Co-op Representative
Goat Buyer
Noon Lunch & Trade Show
Afternoon Rotation Sessions A Year in the Life of Sheep and Goats
Deseret Peak Livestock Facility Tooele County Extension Office
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Session 1 1:00 – 3:15 p.m.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Session 2
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Session 3
Afternoon Rotation Session Topics
Sheep & Lambs
Live Lamb Evaluation Lamb Carcass Evaluation Wool Marketing/OFDA 2000
Goats & Kids
Live Kid Evaluation Goat Carcass Evaluation Trade Show
3:15 p.m. Optional off-site Tour of Utah Wool Marketing Association Facilities in Tooele
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