Carolyn Ihde, the Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist for the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, invites meat goat producers in Wisconsin and Iowa to join the Meat Goat Cohort 25.

About the Meat Goat Cohort 25

This program offers a unique opportunity to meet in person and via Zoom to increase knowledge, analyze production systems, collaborate and network, and create and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity. This journey will not only inspire and excite meat goat producers, it will also lead to significant personal growth and learning.

Meetings

The first Meat Goat Cohort 25 meeting will be held in October 2024.

Topics

Over the next year, the cohort group will cover a variety of topics to include but not limited to the following: 

Biosecurity – Creating Enhanced Biosecurity Protocols

Diseases – Vaccination, Prevention, VCPR

Kidding preparation – Before/During/After Parturition

Nutrition – Requirments, Forage Testing, Decision Tools for Ration Creation & Inventories

Marketing – Building a reputation and brand 

Parasite Management – FAMACHA Training

Field Trips

Registration

Please complete the Google Form at https://go.wisc.edu/ext-mgc25 to register for the Meat Goat Cohort 25.

All registrations will be receive a confirmation email with further instructions on how to join the program. 

We strongly encourage registering today for this valuable opportunity! Early sign-ups will also allow us to better tailor the program to registrant needs.

Contact

For more information about the Meat Goat Cohort 25, please contact:

Carolyn Ihde
Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist
carolyn.ihde@wisc.edu