The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs are planning an in-person lambing school on November 23 at the Codington County Extension Complex in Watertown, South Dakota.  The one-day lambing school will focus on the preparation and basics of lambing.  The school will educate and empower beginning sheep producers of any age to be confident and successful in the lambing barn, which will help improve lamb survival.

 

The course will cover topics like nutrition pre- and post-lambing, basic equipment and facility needs, disease problems, and the steps of preparation to take before, during, and after lambing.  Participants will get hands-on instruction on how to successfully assist ewes when the need arises and practice their skills on a life-size ewe model designed to demonstrate difficult births.  All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.

 

The cost is ten dollars, payable on the day of the school.

 

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