Wet weather leads to ideal conditions for internal parasites to flourish in pasture systems, which can lead to infected animals for sheep and goat producers throughout the grazing season in Pennsylvania. Producers can learn how to better manage internal parasites at the "It's a Wormy Deal" workshop that will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chester County 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook.
Featured topics will include an overview of the internal parasite life cycle and techniques to prevent parasite infection. The workshop will also offer information on how to use FAMACHA to assess anemia levels in sheep and goats. The FAMACHA score allows producers to determine the need to treat individual animals. Producers will demonstrate the procedure as part of the workshop.
There is a cost to attend, which includes handout materials, refreshments, and a FAMACHA card. Registration is requested by Thursday, Feb. 13. To register for the meeting, readers may call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/its-a-wormy-deal. Registration is limited to 50 attendees. For more information about the workshop, readers may contact Melanie Barkley, Penn State Extension in Bedford County, at 814-623-4800.
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