Parasite Patrol: Mastering Fecal Egg Counts for Your Sheep and Goats
Friday, July 25, 2025 • 1:00PM - 5:00 PM
4415 River Road, Petersburg, Va 23803
LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS.
Fecal egg counts are done to determine the worm load in animals and it has many uses in a parasite control program. They can be used to estimate the parasite load in an animal, show the level of pasture infestation, determine effectiveness of dewormers, and evaluate parasite resistance in animals. This workshop will provide hands-on training so you can become more efficient at monitoring your own sheep and goats!! This class is $25.00 and the fee will need to be paid in cash or check at the venue.
For more information, contact Dahlia O’Brien at (804) 524-6963 or at dobrien@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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