JEFFERSON CITY – The University of Missouri Extension is hosting its 3rd Annual Sheep & Goat Field Day Thursday, July 31, 2025.
The Sheep & Goats Field Day event offers a valuable learning and networking opportunity for sheep and goat producers, as well as anyone interested in diversifying their agricultural enterprise with small ruminants.
TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Southwest Research Extension & Education Center 14548State Road H, Mt. Vernon, Missouri
Cost: $25; includes refreshments, buffet-style lunch, lamb kebabs and/or meatballs, educational materials, and vendor resources.
Registration Deadline: July 25th, 2025
Topics & Speakers:
- Field Day Hoof Care – Dr. Celeste Morris – (DVM, MU)
- All Things Forages for Sheep & Goats – Dr. Harley Naumann(MU)
- First Aid for Sheep & Goats – Dr. Kirk Hubbard (Highland Animal Hospital, Illinois)
- On-Farm Biosecurity – Dr. Corinne Bromfield (DVM, MU)
- Virtual Fencing (Including Live Demo) – Kaitlyn Dozler (MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture)
- “Ask the Veterinarian” Live Q&A – Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer (DVM, MDA) & Dr K. Hubbard
- Reproductive Management – Dr. Jordan Thomas (MU)
- FAMACHA Certification – Dr. David Brown (MU Extension)
For more information visit 3rd Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day
For questions or if you have a disability that requires special materials or service, please contact St. Clair County Extension at 417-646-2419 or David Brown at davidbrown@missouri.edu by July 10.