University of Missouri Extension’s third annual Sheep & Goat Field Day is set for Thursday, July 31, in Mount Vernon.

“The event provides an excellent opportunity for sheep and goat producers, and anyone interested in diversifying their farm with small ruminants, to learn, connect and engage,” said David Brown, MU Extension small ruminant specialist.

This year’s program includes hands-on demonstrations and expert-led presentations. Key highlights are a live virtual fencing demonstration, allowing participants to use an app to create fencing boundaries in real time, and “Ask the Veterinarian” live Q&A, which offers producers a chance to engage directly with veterinary experts.

The event is 10 a.m-4 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center, 14548 State Road H, Mount Vernon.

Topics and speakers

• Hoof Care: Celeste Morris, DVM, University of Missouri.
• All Things Forages for Sheep and Goats: Harley Naumann, state forage and grazing specialist, MU Extension.
• First Aid for Sheep and Goats: Kirk Hubbard, DVM, Highland Animal Hospital, Highland, Ill.
• On-Farm Biosecurity: Corinne Bromfield, DVM, swine production medicine, MU Extension.
• Virtual Fencing (including live demo): Kaitlyn Dozler, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
• “Ask the Veterinarian” live Q&A: Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM, state epidemiologist, Missouri Department of Agriculture, and Kirk Hubbard, DVM, Highland Animal Hospital, Highland, Ill.
• Reproductive Management (AI and Embryo Transfer: Jordan Thomas, assistant professor, University of Missouri.
• FAMACHA Certification: David Brown, small ruminant specialist, MU Extension.

The cost is $25 per person and includes refreshments, buffet-style lunch, lamb kebabs and/or meatballs, educational materials and vendor resources.

Event sponsors: MU Extension, USDA/NIFA, eShepherd, BioZyme Inc., Missouri Katahdin Breeders (MOKATS), No Fence, Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, FCS Financial, Southwest Livestock Sales and Farfalle’s Fresh Italian Dining & Catering LLC.

Register online or call the St. Clair County MU Extension Center at 417-646-2419 by July 25 . For more information, or if you have a disability that requires special materials or services, contact David Brown at 417-646-2419 or davidbrown@missouri.edu.