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Workshop
Are you a cadet, new to shepherding, or just getting started working on farm? This introductory workshop is designed especially for cadets, junior shepherds, and anyone looking to build a solid foundation in managing internal parasites in sheep or cattle.
This workshop covers the basics. You'll learn how worms affect sheep and cattle, how drench resistance develops, and what you can do to manage it effectively.
Topics
In this workshop you’ll come away with practical tools and a clearer understanding of:
- How to do a body condition score on sheep (hands-on training).
- How to calibrate a drench gun.
- The worm life cycle in sheep.
- When and why to drench.
- Signs your drench may not be working.
- Refugia – what it is and why it matters.
This is a hands-on, practical workshop with Lorna Humm and Ginny Dodunski.