FRIDAY, JUNE 2
8:00 am Welcome, introductions, course overview
8:30-noon Handling skills
-Sheep instincts and behaviors
-Body position and direction of travel
-Catching, holding, tipping
-Restraint methods and tools
-Parasite challenges
***LUNCH***
1:00-4:00 Health Care Essentials
-The Big 5 Sheep problems
-Hoof health/trimming
-Animal ID Practice
-"Dealing With Sheep" Game
-Vaccinations, drenching
-Condition-scoring
-Veterinary relationship
-Animal ID and travel regulations
4:00 Adjourn: dinner on your own, suggestions provided
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
8:00-12:00 -Sheep 101 Presentation
-Flock objectives
-Equipment and facilities
-Guess The Lamb Weights
-"Sheep Sorting" Game
-Lamb Judging and Handling
-Purchasing sheep do's and don'ts
***LUNCH***
Afternoon Sheep Farm Tours
LAMB FEAST TOGETHER
7:ish Adjourn
SUNDAY JUNE 4
8:00-12:00 Life With Sheep
-Border Collie basics
-Rotational Grazing
-Breeds and current trends
-Fencing and shelter -Seasonal calendar
-Water and minerals
-Winter
Breeding and Lambing
-Timing and strategies
-Marking harnesses
-Estrus control
-Equipment and supplies
-Keys to Lambing-time success
***LUNCH***
Wrap up/Depart