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Small Ruminant Parasite Management and FAMACHA Training
This workshop and its two hands-on sessions focus on managing the health and production risks posed by intestinal parasites (helminths) to flocks and herds.
Save a cow, save a calf workshops set for April
Learn about calving, cow nutrition, colostrum management, and more.
Wisconsin Releases Special Order on Domestic Bird Movement
DATCP released an official special order on March 13, 2026 aimed at protecting domestic birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
Protect Your Farm with Premises Biosecurity Mapping
The WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and UW-Madison Division of Extension have teamed up to provide Holding the Line premises biosecurity mapping workshops around the state to help livestock producers and veterinarians draft maps for their livestock operations.
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Genetic Selection Using NSIP
Rusty Burgett discusses how genetic selection tools can be used to make more informed breeding decisions in commercial and seedstock flocks.
Ewe and Ram Management for A Successful Breeding Season
Dr. Justin Luther discusses management considerations for ewes and does during late gestation, a period when nutritional and health demands increase rapidly.
Feeding your Flock’s Genetic Potential with Proper Nutritional Management
Dr. Andrew Weaver covers the basics of nutritional supply and demand; examples will be provided to walk through the process of determining the nutritional demands of the flock and potential corrective actions.
Cooking and Grilling Lamb
Proper cooking of lamb products is the key to a rewarding eating experience.