Lambing Time Management Web-Based Seminar
Program consists of four evening sessions: February 10, 12, 17 and 19, 2009
Each evening program will begin at 7:00 P.M. CST

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.

  • A Webinar is short for a web-based seminar presented over the Internet

  • Individuals can view the presentation through their web browser and listen to the audio through a toll free phone line.

  • This program will consist of 4 evening meetings.

  • High speed Internet access is recommended

  • Once enrolled you will receive an e-mail inviting you to attend the webinar.

  • Please contact Philip ( philip.berg@mnwest.edu) or Mike (mike.caskey@mnwest.edu) if you have questions.

Click here to view a recorded webinar

Click here for registration form.


On-line Sheep Management Education Opportunities

Three 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)

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 2008-2009
$168.81 for individuals who do not live in Minnesota
$140.58 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

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