Meat goat producers in Wisconsin and Iowa can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October.

This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems, implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration.

Topics will include biosecurity protocols, diseases and vaccinations, kidding preparation, nutrition requirements and testing, marketing, parasite management and on-farm field trips.

This multi-session program will include Zoom and in-person field trips.

The program is being organized by Carolyn Ihde, Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“This program offers a unique opportunity to meet in person and via Zoom,” said Ihde. “This journey will not only inspire and excite meat goat producers, but it will also lead to significant personal growth and learning.”

Early-registration is encouraged to help program organizers determine the best program for the cohort. Speakers and topics will be determined by those who register. Register by completing the Google Form at https://go.wisc.edu/ext-mgc25

Contact

For more information, Carolyn Ihde can be reached at 608-262-3803 or carolyn.ihde@wisc.edu