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Sheep Management Seminar set for Dec. 4Colorado The Southeast Colorado Wool Growers Association, in conjunction with Colorado State University Extension, will host a Sheep Health and Management Seminar on Dec. 4. The seminar will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackburn-Dennis Community Building in Fowler. Speakers will cover a variety of topics pertaining to the general health and management of sheep. This seminar is for owners of both large and small flocks. Dr. Tony Knight, Extension specialist (veterinarian) from Colorado State University, will discuss general sheep health and poisonous plants. Steve LeValley, CSU animal sciences assistant professor, sheep and wool specialist, will talk about pre-lambing nutrition, followed by Tom McBride, agriculture Extension agent from Adams County, discussing aftermath feeds. With lambing season close, planners invited Marlin Eisenach, CSU livestock Extension agent from Morgan County, to talk about getting ready for lambing. As with all ag ventures, budgeting is an important aspect. Jeff Tranel, CSU agriculture and business management economist, will provide information about enterprise budgeting. Ron Cole, wool consultant with the American Sheep Industry, will be on hand to talk about the proper care and handling of wool, as well as marketing options, such as wool pools. To wrap up the day, Chuck Hanagan, county executive director for the Farm Service Agency in Otero and Crowley counties, will provide information on the programs available through his office, such as the wool loan deficiency payment, farm finance, and disaster programs. Registration is $15 per person with a cost of $10 for each additional person from the same household in attendance. Lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. The Southeast Colorado Wool Growers Association will be conducting a business meeting during the lunch break, so current members are encouraged to attend, and new members are welcome. To register, contact Janet Golden at the CSU Extension office in Rocky Ford, 719-254-7608, or stop by the office at 411 North 10th Street. Registration deadline is Nov. 29.
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