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Lambing
Time Management Series
Program consists of six recorded presentations: February 2010
This is an option for those who are not able to attend the Lambing
Time Short Course and Bus Tour due to distance from Pipestone or
have a conflict with the program date. The Lambing Time Management
Web-Based Seminar consists of multiple recorded presentations that
you can listen to at your convenience.
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This program will consist of the following
recorded presentations:
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Late Gestation Management
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Low Labor Lambing
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New Born Lamb Care
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Common Lamb Health Problems
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Common Lambing Time Ewe Health Problems
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Improving Lamb Feed Efficiency and Performance
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High speed Internet access is recommended. If
you are able to view the recorded link below you will be able to
view the recorded presentations.
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Once enrolled you will receive an e-mail with
instructions.
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Please contact Philip (
philip.berg@mnwest.edu) or Mike (mike.caskey@mnwest.edu)
if you have questions.
Click to view a recorded presentation
Click here for registration form.
On-line Sheep Management
Education Opportunities
Five on-line sheep management courses are available.
Lamb and Wool On-line Course offerings:
Introduction to Sheep Management LWMP 1001
Course (offered each Semester)
This course introduces basic sheep management principles. Students
will study the year round management and production cycle for a
sheep enterprise and understand how each production stage influences
enterprise profitability. This course also studies the philosophy of
sheep management and its relationship to business goals. (one
credit)
Equipment and Facilities LWMP 1202
Course (offered Fall Semester).
This course will cover planning for sheep facilities; barn design;
lot layout and sheep feeding equipment. Students will become aware
of housing and feeding requirements and how to effectively plan for
them. (two credit)
Introduction to Sheep Diseases LWMP 1300
Course (offered Spring and Fall Semester).
This course helps students become familiar with sheep diseases
that need to be managed in a successful sheep enterprise. Topics
discussed will be Animal Husbandry, Quality Assurance, Young Lamb
Diseases/Health Issues, Metabolic Diseases, Diseases causing
Abortion, Diseases causing lameness, Diseases Affecting Reproductive
Performance in Rams, Parasite Diseases, Diseases of the Eye and
more. (two credit)
Ewe Ration Formulation LWMP 1502
Course (offered Fall Semester only).
This course will make students aware of the methods used to
balance rations to meet the sheep nutrient needs for each specific
stage of production. The course will also cover least cost ration
balancing. (one credit)
Wool Characteristics and Properties LWMP 1701
Course (offered Fall Semester only).
This course will provide an in-depth look at the biological
development of wool fiber and the properties that make it a unique
clothing fiber. In addition this course will study the factors that
determine the value of wool, how these can be improved and methods
to measure these qualities. (two credit)
Cost per credit
Fall/Spring Semester 2010-2011
$180.30 for individuals who do not live in Minnesota
$166.80 for Minnesota Residents To register on-line courses go to
www.mnwest.edu/formmail/formdl.htm
Or contact Sue Lovell (507) 847-7929,
sue.lovell@mnwest.edu
For more information contact:
Philip Berg, Lamb and Wool Management
1314 North Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164
E-mail:
Philip.berg@mnwest.edu
Phone: (507) 825-6799 |
