OSCEOLA, Mo. – This is a friendly reminder to register for the upcoming 3rd Annual Sheep & Goats Field Day, taking place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SWREEC), located at 14548 State Rd. H, Mount Vernon, MO 65712.
The field day will feature hands-on demonstrations and expert-led presentations covering a variety of critical topics in sheep and goat production, including:
• Hoof Care – Dr. Celeste Morris, DVM (Veterinary Health Center, University of Missouri)
• All Things Forages for Sheep and Goats – Dr. Harley Naumann (State Forage & Grazing Specialist, MU Extension)
• First Aid for Sheep and Goats – Dr. Kirk Hubbard (Highland Animal Hospital, Illinois)
• On-Farm Biosecurity – Dr. Corinne Bromfield, DVM (Swine Production Medicine, University of Missouri)
• Virtual Fencing (Including Live Demo) – Kaitlyn Dozler (MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture)
• “Ask the Veterinarian” Live Q&A – Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM (State Epidemiologist, Missouri Department of Agriculture) & Dr. Kirk Hubbard
• Reproductive Management (AI and Embryo Transfer) – Dr. Thomas Jordan (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri)
• FAMACHA Certification – Dr. David Brown & Linda Coffey (Small Ruminant Specialists, MU & Livestock Specialist, NCAT/ATTRA, AR)
The cost is $25 per person – Includes refreshments, buffet-style lunch, lamb kebabs and/or meatballs, educational materials, and vendor resources. Event sponsors: MU Extension, USDA/NIFA, eShepherd, BioZyme Inc., Missouri Katahdin Breeders (MOKATS), No Fence, Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, FCS Financial, Southwest Livestock Sales LLC and Farfalle’s Fresh Italian Dining & Catering, LLC.
Register by July 25 at https://cvent.me/2aX3qk or by contacting the St. Clair County MU Extension Center at (417) 646-2419. For more information or if you have a disability that requires special materials or services, please contact David at (417) 646-2419 or by email at davidbrown@missouri.edu. ##