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Biosecurity and Premises Mapping Workshops for Sheep and Livestock Producers in Gays Mills on October 13
UW-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a free Cow-Calf Workshop on August 24, 2026, in Arcadia, WI at Solhjem Farms; registration requested by August 19.
Beef Cow-Calf Field Day in Arcadia on August 24
UW-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a free Cow-Calf Workshop on August 24, 2026, in Arcadia, WI at Solhjem Farms; registration requested by August 19.
Cow-Calf Workshop to be held in Westboro on September 23
Free Cow-Calf Workshop in Westboro, WI on Sept. 23, 2026, 4–8:30pm. Facility tour, supper, and sessions on biosecurity, pasture management, and culling. RSVP by Sept. 14: (715) 748-1413.
Parasite Patrol Tour Will Stop in Outagamie County to Help Sheep and Goat Producers
Join the Parasite Patrol Tour on August 4 to learn data-driven management and fight dewormer resistance in sheep and goats.
Protect Your Farm with Premises Biosecurity Mapping – New Events Added
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.Â
DATCP issues movement order related to New World Screwworm
New World screwworm (NWS) has been on the minds of livestock producers as it made its way north across the southern U.S. border.Â
Dairy Goat Artificial Insemination Course to Combine Online Learning with Hands-On Training
New Dairy Goat AI Training Program pairs 5 weeks of online modules with a hands-on workshop in Cuba City, WI, or UC Davis, CA. Registration required.
UW-Madison Extension to hold Cattle Feeders Field Day August 4thÂ
UW Cattle Feeders Field Day: Aug 4, 5:45 PM, Menomonie, WI. Topics: feed management, facility design, handling. Register by July 31.
Spring 2026 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections now available
Spring 2026 cattle feeder projections outline expected costs, sale prices, and margins using regional averages; producers should apply their own data for accurate decisions.
Livestock Producers Encouraged to be on the Lookout for Asian Longhorned Ticks
A tick species new to the U.S. is spreading fast — and Wisconsin livestock producers need to know about it. The Asian longhorned tick has already been found in Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. One female can lay up to 3,000 eggs, and thousands of ticks can feed on a single animal at once. Learn what to look for and how to protect your herd.
UW–Madison Division of Extension to Host “Parasite Patrol Plus FAMACHA” Training for Sheep and Goat Producers on May 1, Gays Mills
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.
Cyclone Lambing School Offers Practical Training for Sheep ProducersÂ
Sheep producers preparing for the lambing season can sharpen their skills and build confidence at the upcoming Cyclone Lambing School, an educational program focused on effective lambing management and problem‑solving.Â