The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a “Parasite Patrol – Plus” workshop for all sheep and goat producers. This workshop will be held from 8.30 am – 12:30 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Edgar Steam Show Grounds, 223755 Steam Hill Dr., Edgar, WI 54426.

This workshop and its two hands-on sessions focus on managing the health and production risks that intestinal parasites (helminths) pose to flocks and herds. Topics include:

• Intestinal parasite life cycle
• Development of resistance
• Management strategies
• Fecal Egg Count (FEC) hands-on session using a fecal sample from their animals
• FAMACHA© session

The UW-Extension Small Ruminant Specialist will teach and demonstrate how to identify, understand, and effectively treat intestinal parasites. Worldwide anthelmintic resistance has been reported for all currently available de-wormers. Using FEC and/or FAMACHA© allows small ruminant producers to make selective deworming decisions.

Registration Details

Pre-registration is required and limited to the first 25 paid participants. Register by October 9.

Or follow this link: https://eventreg.wisc.edu/en/5f4YRxR7/g/extension/parasite-patrol-plus-edgar-wi-5a2TQr17x2n/overview ↗️

Cost: $25 per participant/selected session. Participants can select the FEC and/or the FAMACHA session. The Registration fee includes training materials and snacks.

More Information

For more information or help with registration, contact Sandra Stuttgen at 715-748-3327, ext. 1, or Heather Schlesser at 715-261-1230, ext. 3.

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You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this workshop more accessible, by contacting Carolyn Ihde at cihde@wisc.edu by October 9.