Small Ruminant Practical Course
This free event hosted by LU Cooperative Extension offers expert information on rotational grazing, winter feeding strategy, marketing options and hands-on practices.
Schedule of events:
8:00-8:30 AM
Snacks and welcome
8:30-9:45 AM
Rotational Grazing in Missouri: Practical Strategies and Farmer Insights – Presentation by Dr. Homero
Salinas-Gonzalez + Panel Discussion with Dr. Ken Coffey, Dr. Steve Meredith, Chris Boeckmann, and Dr. Chandan Shilpakar
9:45-10:45 AM
Winter Feeding Strategy for Sheep and Goats – Dr. Ken Coffey
10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Marketing Options for Sheep and Goats – Presentation by Jennifer Lutes + Panel Discussion with Linda Coffey, Brian Schweiss, Glenda DeShon, Colleen Meredith and Christopher Boeckmann
12:00-12:30 PM
Lunch (provided)
12:30-2:10 PM
12:30-2:10 PM
Hands-on Practices (Rotation in 3 spots)
- Fecal Egg Count Practice by Dr. Mohan Acharya – 1 hr. 40 min.
- FAMACHA & BCS Training by Dr. Homero Salinas and Linda Coffey – 50 min.
- The Grazing Stick in Action: Estimating Yield and Determining Paddock Size by Dr. Homero Salinas – 50 min.
2:10-2:30 PM
Program Evaluation
Click here to register to attend.
This event is provided to the public at no cost. The event is made possible by funding from the NCR SARE Professional Development grant and NCR SARE research and education grant in collaboration with Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for people with disabilities and special needs. To make arrangements, please contact Mohan Acharya at AcharyaM@LincolnU.edu by October 20, 2025.
Lincoln University is an equal-opportunity employer and provider.