Lambing and kidding kits
University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Troy Salzer, U of M Extension Educator, will share what goat and sheep farmers need to have in their lambing and kidding kits as they prepare for the birthing season.
Being properly prepared prior to the birth of the first lambs and goat kids of the season is essential in the survivability of those babies. Troy will demonstrate and explain the why’s of the items needed in a birthing kit. Everything from clean towels to disposable gloves, obstetrics lube, emergency contact numbers for the veterinarian, and more. Registrants will be emailed a handout of the kit contents prior to the workshop to follow along during the presentation.
“Lambing and kidding season can be quite stressful. However, if we have our birthing kit ready to go prior to when that first baby comes, we can decrease stress levels and increase the success of the new offspring,” says Travis Hoffman, University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Educator. “Those lambs and kids are the future of our farms and it’s our job to get them off to the best possible start in life.”
Farmers, 4-H’ers, ag business professionals who work with farmers, and those interested in goats or sheep are invited to attend.
Pre-registration is required. Register at z.umn.edu/GSKit. The Zoom link will be emailed to you immediately after you register. If you are unable to attend the live session and have pre-registered, you will receive the recording via email. Any questions please contact Brenda Miller at nels4220@umn.edu or Travis Hoffman at
Travis.W.Hoffman@ndsu.edu.