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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP  Smart Flock and Herd Health Management Strategies
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nJoin us for a hands-on workshop focused on practical animal health management strategies that support performance and long-term sustainability. Participants will learn proper procedures for administering medications\, explore low-stress livestock handling and system design\, and receive guidance on docking\, castration\, and hoof trimming. The program also includes an interactive exercise to help identify secure and non-secure areas related to on-farm biosecurity. Farm owners will guide attendees on a tour of the operation and share real-world management practices that can be applied across a variety of livestock systems. \nWHEN \nMay 2\, 2026\n(9:00 AM-2:30 PM) \nWHERE \nBill and Jana Peters Farm\n411 W. Gatesburg Rd.\nPennsylvania Furnace\, PA 16865\nRegister By: April 24\, 2026\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nSheep producers\nGoat producers\nWhat will you learn? \nTechniques for proper medication administration\nHow to select appropriately sized needles\nDesign tips for handling systems\nTips for docking\, castrating\, and trimming hooves\nHow to identify secure and non-secure areas for biosecurity\nFarmer-led tour of the host farm\nThis workshop is supported through monetary contributions from the Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence. \nSpace is limited. Preregistration is required. \nRegister By\nApril 24\, 2026
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/in-person-workshop-smart-flock-and-herd-health-management-strategies/
LOCATION:Bill and Jana Peters Farm\, 411 W. Gatesburg Road\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, 16865\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Extension":MAILTO:DeptofAg@countyofberks.com
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