Small Ruminant Production Conference

• 2021
  • Conference Videos (Three Sessions)

  Session 1

  • Approaches to GI Parasite Management (pdf)
    Brittany N. Diehl, DVM; UF/IFAS College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Forage Systems for Small Ruminants (pdf)
    Caitlin Bainum; UF/IFAS Marion County Extension

  Session 2

  • Breeding Season Preparedness (pdf)
    Catalina Cabrera, DVM, MPVM; UF/IFAS College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Selection for Reproduction (pdf)
    Laura H. Bennett; UF/IFAS Pasco, Sumter, Hernando County Extension

  Session 3

  • Kidding / Lambing Management (pdf)
    Catalina Cabrera, DVM, MPVM; UF/IFAS College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Nutrition for Breeding Flocks (pdf)
    Diwakar Vyas, PhD; UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences

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• 2020
  • Conference Videos (Four Sessions)
  • Forage Systems for Small Ruminants (pdf)
    Caitlin Bainum; UF/IFAS Marion County Extension
    
  • Investing in Animal Welfare: Telling Our Story (pdf)
    Jonael H. Bosques; UF/IFAS Hardee County Extension
  • Sire Selection - What to Look For (pdf)
  • Sire Selection - Links for Resources (pdf)
  • Niche Marketing & Tapping in Social Media (pdf)
  • Conservation Practices Consideration for Small Ruminant Producers (pdf)

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• 2018
  • Hoof Health Impacts Animal Longevity
    Jonael Bosques ; UF/IFAS Hardee County Extension
  • Handling Raw Milk From A Food Safety Perspective
    Gabriela Murza; UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension 
  • How To Make Proper Business Plan
    Francisco Rivera; UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension
  • Reproduction Management of Sheep and Goats
    Mark Shuffitt; UF/IFAS Marion County Extension
  • Correct Common Diseases In Small Ruminants
    Brittany Justesen; UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension

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• 2017
  • Proper Milking Parlor Practices
    Francisco Rivera; UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension
  • Gastrointestinal Parasite Prevention and Management
    Jonael Bosques; UF/IFAS Hardee County Extension

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• 2015
  • Fundamentals of Reproductive Anatomy
    Joe Walter; UF / IFAS Brevard County Agriculture Extension Agent
    Video (35:10 minutes)
  • Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep and Goats
    Dr. Amanda House ; UF/IFAS Equine Extension Specialist
    Video (36:14 minutes)
  • Estimating Forage Yields in the Pasture
    Mark Shuffitt; UF / IFAS Brevard County Agriculture Extension Agent
    Video (26:44 minutes)
  • Methane Production and Recovery for Small Goat and Sheep Farms
    Claudia Sanchez; UF/IFAS Soil and Water Science
    Video (10:20 minutes)
  • Sheep and Goat Dairy Opportunities
    Allan Hart; Windmill Acres Goat Dairy
    Video (7:49 minutes)
  • Stockpiling and Line Grazing
    Dr. Jose Dubeux; UF / IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center Forage Managerment
    Video (30:32 minutes)
  • Pasture Weed Management
    Mark Warren; UF / IFAS Flagler County Agriculture Extension Agent
    Video (30:26 minutes)
  • Over Seeding Cool Season Forages
    Ed Jennings; UF / IFAS Regional Livestock Agent
    Video (29:12 minutes)
  • Selenium Supplement
    Dr. Matt Hersom; UF / IFAS Animal Nutrition Specialist
    Video (31:55 minutes)
  • Weighing Sheep Without Scales and Sheep & Goat Calendar
    Carol Postley and Ruth Taber
    Video (12:23 minutes)
  • Diversifying the Goat and Sheep Farm
    Dennis Mudge; UF / IFAS Orange-Seminole County Livestock, Natural Resources, & Ag. Policy Education Extension Agent
    Video (31:20 minutes)
  • Sheep Carcass Prep Demonstration
    Dr. Chad Carr; UF/IFAS State Meat Extension Specialist
    Video (25:51 minutes)
    

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• 2013
  • Welcome to Small Ruminent Production Conference 
    Jonael Bosques; UF / IFAS Marion County Small Farms Extension Agent 
    Video (7:20 minutes)
  • Sheep and Goat Nutritional Requirements 
    Dr. Matt Hersom; UF / IFAS Animal Nutrition Specialist
    Video (37 minutes)
  • Toxic Plants That Can Harm Small Ruminants 
    Dennis Mudge; UF / IFAS Orange-Seminole County Livestock, Natural Resources, & Ag. Policy Education Extension Agent
    Video (37 minutes)
  • Guardian Options for Small Ruminents
    Lisa Dreggors; Sunshine State Llamas
    Video (38:30 minutes)
  • Multispecies Grazing: Incorporating Small Ruminents in the Mix
    Joe Walter; UF / IFAS Brevard County Agriculture Extension Agent
    Video (27:09 minutes)
  • Goat Hoof Trimming Demo
    Allan Hart; Windmill Acres Goat Dairy
    Video (28:48 minutes)
  • Winter Forage Alternatives
    Dr. Yoana Newman; UF / IFAS Agronomy Forage Extension Research
    Video (41:43 minutes)
    

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• 2012
  • Small Ruminant Pasture Managment 
    Megan Brew; UF / IFAS Lake County Extension Livestock Agent
    Video (37 minutes)
  • Manure Management and Best Management Practices for Small Farms
    Jamie Cohen; UF/ IFAS Marion County Extension Small Farms Coordinator
    Video (33 minutes)
  • Niche Marketing and Other Marketing Alternatives 
    Mark Shuffitt; UF / IFAS Marion County Livestock Extension Agent
    Video (39 minutes)
  • Legumes for Your Small Farm
    Dr. Yoana Newman; UF / IFAS Agronomy Forage Extension Research
    Video (30 minutes)
  • Small Ruminant FAMACHA Certification
    Jonael Bosques; UF / IFAS Marion County Extension Agent 
    Video (64 minutes)
  • Panel Discussion: Keys to Successful Sheep and Goat Farming 
    Allan Hart, Lisa Dreggors, Carole Postley
    Jonael Bosques - Moderator 
    Video (32 minutes)
  • Forage for Goats: Planting for Browsing 
    Joe Walter; UF / IFAS Brevard County Agriculture Extension Agent
    Video (36 minutes)
    

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