Industry speakers and chute-side discussions are part of the Wyoming Sheep Seminar in Powell May 10-11.
A late afternoon session is at the Park County Fairgrounds Monday, May 10, then sessions move to Fowler Farms for the morning of Tuesday, May 11.
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“This program is an opportunity for any and all sheep producers, a flock of five head to thousands, with the main focus on nontraditional operations,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, University of Wyoming Extension educator in Park County. “There is a classroom session the first evening at the fairgrounds, then the following morning we will be chute side for some hands-on discussion. Make sure to bring along lawn chairs and dress appropriately for the weather.”
Reservations to estimate numbers of handouts and food amounts is requested by May 3 to 307-754-8836.
“This is going to be a great lineup of speakers, focused on the small producer scale and niche marketing of hair sheep,” said Vardiman. “There are a couple key industry speakers who will provide the latest information on niche sheep markets and ultra-sounding equipment. The diversity of topics should provide information for anyone.”
May 10 sessions at the fairgrounds are:
- 4 p.m. – Cover Crops: Annual Mixes into Perennial Pastures, Caitlin Youngquist, UW Extension educator
- 4:30 p.m. – Crossbreeding Options for Hair Sheep, Tom Murphy, geneticist USDA-ARS Meat Animal Research Center
- 5:15 p.m. – Why Wyoming Wool Growers Needs Your Voice, WWGA representative
- 5:30 p.m. – Carcass and Sensory Characteristics of Hair Sheep, Cody Gifford, UW Extension meats scientist specialist
- 6:15 p.m. – Dinner
- 6:45 p.m. – Markets and Niche Markets, Kiley Hammond, marketing and procurement agent for Capra
May 11 sessions at Fowler Farms are:
- 9 a.m. – Developing a Custom Mineral Program, Whit Stewart, UW Extension sheep specialist
- 9:30 a.m. – Ultrasound Technology to Help Determine Pregnancy and Carcass Traits in Sheep, Eric Geving, Precision Ag Services
- 10 a.m. – FAQs on NSIP-Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), Stewart
- 11 a.m. – Sustainable Internal Parasite Management in Sheep, Stewart