The 3rd Annual Sheep & Goats Field Day offers a valuable learning and networking opportunity for sheep and goat producers, as well as anyone interested in diversifying their agricultural enterprise with small ruminants.  

This year’s program features a variety of hands-on sessions and expert-led presentations, including a live demonstration of virtual fencing where participants will use an app to create fencing boundaries in real time. We are also introducing a new “Ask the Veterinarian” live Q&A to address producer questions directly.  

Educational topics include:  

• Hoof Care – Dr. Celeste Morris, DVM (Veterinary Health Center, University of Missouri)  
• All Things Forages for Sheep and Goats – Dr. Harley Naumann (State Forage & Grazing Specialist, MU Extension)  
• First Aid for Sheep and Goats – Dr. Kirk Hubbard (Highland Animal Hospital, Illinois)  
• On-Farm Biosecurity – Dr. Corinne Bromfield, DVM (Swine Production Medicine, University of Missouri)  
• Virtual Fencing (Including Live Demo) – Kaitlyn Dozler (MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture)  
• “Ask the Veterinarian” Live Q&A – Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM (State Epidemiologist, Missouri Department of Agriculture) & Dr. Kirk Hubbard  
• Reproductive Management (AI and Embryo Transfer) – Dr. Thomas Jordan (Assistant Professor, University of Missouri)  
• FAMACHA Certification – Dr. David Brown (Small Ruminant Specialist, MU Extension)
  (FAMACHA card and certification available on-site for $20; optional)  

Cost: $25 per person – Includes refreshments, buffet-style lunch, lamb kebabs and/or meatballs, educational materials, and vendor resources.  

Registration closes on July 25, 2025

Partners/Sponsors:

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

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