IPM Workshop

Smart Drenching and FAMACHA
What: Integrated Training for Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants
When: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Where: University of DE, Webb Farm
508 S. Chapel St., Newark, DE
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 – Paid at time of registration

Mark your Calendar and call 831-2506 to register by Friday, July 25th.
During the all day workshop, participants will learn about gastrointestinal parasites that are presenting problems in small ruminants (goats and sheep), anthelmintic resistance and practices to manage parasite loads. The morning session will serve as an introduction for the afternoon hands-on training which will allow participants to get certified on the use of FAMACHA© score card and learn how to conduct fecal egg counts.
Due to the complexity of this program it has been limited to the first 15 people who register. To register or request more information, please call our office at (302)831-2506. If you have special needs in accessing this program, please call the office two weeks in advance.
Thank you and see you there. Dan Severson, Susan Garey,

9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration
9:30 – 10:15 AM Parasites in General
10:15 – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 – 12:00 AM FAMACHA and Parasite Control
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM FAMACHA Hands-On
2:00 – 3:00 PM Fecal Egg Counts
3:00 – 4:00 PM Open Discussion and Evaluations