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Department of Agriculture
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National Meat Goat and Hair Sheep Symposium

Symposium Cancelled

Due to the lack of registration, the National Meat Goat and Hair Sheep Symposium has been cancelled. Please check back for rescheduling dates.

The National Meat Goat and Hair Sheep Symposium is intended to provide educational opportunities for the experienced producer and producers new to the business. There will be topics covering all areas of meat goat and hair sheep production. In addition to symposia presentations, there will be hands-on techniques demonstrated. Speakers will be highly respected and recognized scientists and producers in the field. In addition to educational opportunities, there will be vendors available to discuss the latest products and material in the sheep and goat industry. 

The symposium will be at the Angelo State University, Management, Instruction and Research Center in San Angelo, Texas.

Topics:

  • Animal Health and Disease Management
  • Predator Management/Guard Animals
  • Nutrition
  • Fencing and Facilities
  • Reproductive Management
  • Marketing
  • Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
  • Cooking With Lamb and Goat Meat
  • Parasite Management: Internal and External
  • Identification Methods
  • Vaccinating/Drenching Techniques
  • Hoof Trimming

Symposium Information

Dates: May 27-29, 2011

Location: MIR Center, 7945 Grape Creek Rd., San Angelo, TX 76901

Sponsored by: Angelo State University Agriculture Department and Texas AgriLife Extension

Registration

$150 Primary Registrant

$75 each additional attendees.

Contact

Dr. Mike Salisbury:
(325) 942-2027
ag@angelo.edu

Dr. Frank Craddock:
(325) 653-4576
b-craddock@tamu.edu