Annual Lambing School coming Sept. 12

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Registration is open for the annual Lambing School hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association.

The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sep. 12 at Purdue University’s Sheep Unit.

All experience levels can learn the skills required to successfully manage a lambing ewe.

Extension Educator Jamie Reed and Purdue Vet School assistant professor Laura May will instruct and supervise the workshop.

Program highlights include:

• Tools and supplies a shepherd needs to be prepared for the lambing season.

• How to troubleshoot problem births.

• When calling a veterinarian in to help is appropriate.

• Hands-on practice with real fall-lambing ewes.

• Dystocia simulators.

A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of the workshop and lunch. The class will be capped at 15 students.

Registration forms, found at indianasheep.com, must be mailed to ISA Executive Director Emma O’Brien at 6840 S 280 E Lebanon, IN 46052.