MSU Parasite Management Series

by | Apr 8, 2022 | news

The MSU Small Ruminant Team is hosting a 4-part online webinar series called “Sustainable management of internal parasites in sheep and goats in the upper Midwest and Northeast USA”. It will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to approximately 9:00 pm (Eastern Time) on April 26, May 3, May 10, and May 17. We will discuss which parasites are a problem in the Midwest/Northeast, risk factors for infection, grazing strategies to reduce parasite load, infection monitoring, effective drug treatments, and farm-specific control programs. All sessions will be recorded and available within 2 days after each live session.

In addition to the online sessions, there is an optional workshop on June 11 at the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center (MSUSTRC) and the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, which will provide instruction on the FAMACHA parasite monitoring program and the practice of fecal egg counting. Participants will receive a FAMACHA anemia scoring card and training certificate. Workshop participants must attend live sessions or view the 4-part webinar series recordings to attend the workshop.

Agenda for the virtual program:

  • Session 1: April 26. Parasites of impact in sheep and goats, and basics of their lifecycles 
  • Session 2: May 3. Factors that determine risk of parasite infection and grazing management strategies to reduce exposure.  
  • Session 3: May 10. Control and infection monitoring approaches and methods to maintain refugia.  
  • Session 4: May 17. Putting it all together: developing a successful sustainable integrated parasite control program for your farm.   

 ​The cost for the webinar series only is $25 per household. The cost for the workshop is an additional $15 per person to attend on June 11. There is a 58 participant limit, so please register early to reserve a spot.

Register at:  https://events.anr.msu.edu/2022ParasiteManagement/  

Zoom links and program information will be sent to registered email addresses prior to the event. Please double-check your email entered at registration. Registration closes at 11:59 pm (EST) on April 25. Please contact Mike Metzger at metzgerm@msu.edu or 517-788-4292 with questions.

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