Free sheep and goat webinar Feb. 15

Purdue University and Kentucky State University (KSU) will hold a free webinar for sheep and goat producers on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 7-9 p.m. The theme of the program is animal health and the three bad “C’s” – 1) Coccidia; 2) Caseous Lymphadenitis; and 3) Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis.

Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM and assistant professor at KSU will discuss Coccidia symptoms and treatments.

Dr. Beth C Johnson, DVM with Kentucky Department of Agriculture, will discuss Caseous Lymphadenitis – an economically important disease and how to prevent and control. Dr. Johnson will also discuss Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis and how to diagnose, prevent and control within your herd.

The webinar is available via two options: 1) Register by calling 653-8411 or emailing smith535@purdue.edu and view the webinar at the Putnam County Extension; or 2) direct access to the program at www.ansc.tv. Simply click this link and turn on your volume. There is no charge to access the webinar in-person or online.

Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 6 – All 4-H Volunteer/Leader meeting, Extension Office, 6 p.m.

Feb. 7- Indiana Extension Homemakers Council meeting, Fairgrounds.

Feb. 7 – On Local Government webinar, Extension Office, 11 a.m.

Feb. 8 – Exploring 4-H Orientation meeting, 6 p.m., Fairgrounds.

Feb. 8 – Pasture Management Workshop, 5:30 pm, Beef House in Covington, $20 fee. RSVP http://bit.ly/2AP2MyI.

Feb. 13 – Junior Leader meeting, Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 – Sheep and Goat webinar, Extension Office, 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Beef weigh-in/tagging, Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-noon.

Feb. 20 – Farmers’ Market vendor workshop – Local Networking Night, Extension Office, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Food Pantry Coalition meeting, Extension Office, 10 a.m.