Preventing Gastrointestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants & FAMACHA Certification Training @ Tuskegee University, June 12, 2026

  Integrated Approach for Preventing Gastrointestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants & FAMACHA Certification Training

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, June 12, 2026

Caprine Research & Education Unit ,  250 Campus Road, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088

The purpose of this event is to help participants develop knowledge about the gastrointestinal parasite challenge in small ruminants being raised in Alabama and neighboring states and various approaches to prevent this challenge.  Gastrointestinal parasites are posing major health problems on goats and sheep grazing in the Southeast pastures because of this region’s suitable climatic condition for the survival and development of these parasites.  This event will provide an opportunity for farmers, scientists, educators, and students come together, share research-based information and experiences, discuss them, and enrich their knowledge and skills in preventing the gastrointestinal parasites in grazing small ruminants. More information about the event is presented in the Agenda.

Preregistration by May 30, 2026, is required for management purpose.  Register and secure your seat on time. Working lunch will be served for pre-registrants.

 

Health and Parasite Management in Small Ruminants

Health and Parasite Management in Small Ruminants Training Workshop

Date: May 31, 2014

Venue: Caprine Research and Education Unit (Goat Farm), Tuskegee University  

Introduction



Conventional method of parasite control by just using chemical de-wormer seems to be ineffective, especially to control barber pole worm – a most significant parasite causing a huge loss in small ruminant industry. For several reasons, this worm is developing resistance against most of the chemical dewormers. Now, it is time to adopt an integrated approach of managing gastrointestinal parasites including barber pole worm. Moreover, external parasites, and infectious and other diseases play a crucial role in the health and well-being of small ruminants. Some of the diseases and parasites are also zoonotic (capable of affecting human).  Producers and professionals must be aware of all these health problems and be able to prevent them on time. This program aims to educate extension professionals and producers on the major health problems in small ruminants and various strategies to prevent them.

 

Workshop topics/activities (9:00 A.M.  - 3:00 P.M.)

 ·         Major diseases and parasites (internal & external) of small ruminants and their prevention  strategies
·         Pasture and grazing management for controlling internal parasites
·         Nutrition, feeding, and immunity against parasites and diseases
·         FAMACHA and smart drenching
·         Use of tannin containing feeds and forages to control internal parasites

·         Parasite drug resistance in small ruminants: causes and solutions

·         Hands-on activities: General health inspection, use of FAMACHA card, condition score, hoof inspection and trimming, taking temperature, fecal sample collection and examination, identifying parasites and parasite larvae, etc.

 

Registration fee: $10.00 (if pre-registered by May 16, 2014); $15.00 (after May 16, 2014). Working lunch and snacks will be served and a package of educational materials will be provided.

Please reserve your place today by sending Registration Form along with the registration fee to: Ms. Yvonne Wright, 201 Morrison-Mayberry Hall, Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program, Tuskegee, AL 36088. For registration question, contact Ms. Wright - Phone: 334-724-4440, Email: wright@mytu.tuskegee.edu

For driving direction and further information about the program, see Program Flyer and Program Agenda. Any additional question about the program must be directed to Dr. Uma Karki, Email: karkiu@mytu.tuskegee.edu, Phone: (334) 727-8336.

 

 

Agroforestry/Silvopasture Workshop at Tuskegee University

Agroforestry/Silvopasture workshop will be conducted on May 3, 2014 at Tuskegee University. Detailed information on this workshop is available at this link: http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/outreach/cooperative_extension/agroforestrysilvopasture_workshop.aspx

Workshop and Field Days

Upcoming Workshop and Field Days

Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program is conducting following field day and training workshop in the next month.

1. Year-round forage production and sustainable grazing management field day, Selma, AL - June 8, 2013 (9 am to 12 pm) - at Mr. Gregory Scott's farm

Ruminant livestock production in Alabama is based on pasture. Highly productive and quality pasture persisting throughout a year or most of the year is important for profitable livestock enterprises. Most of the livestock producers in Alabama have warm-season perennial pastures that produce from May to October and have negligible or no production from November to April, when farmers need to invest considerably on supplementary feedstuffs such as hay, agricultural byproducts, and commercially prepared feeds to sustain their livestock. Feeding supplement for 5-6 months each year is not cost-effective. The purpose of this field day is to educate and demonstrate Extension professionals and livestock producers on developing and managing year-round pasture system. This field day will be conducted on a goat producer’s farm, which has been involved in developing year-round pasture and managing the pasture with rotational grazing system. Participants will be able to see and experience how their livestock production system can be improved, and apply the similar system on their farms. For more information, read the program flyer and agenda. To participate in the program, please fill the registration form, and send back to us as suggested in the registration form immediately.  

THIS EVENT IS COMPLETED! For the field day highlight, visit this link: http://www.tuskegee.edu/sites/www/Uploads/files/About%20US/TUCEP/Workshops/SelmaFieldDayReport.pdf

2. Sustainable livestock production workshop, Union Springs, AL - June 27, 2013 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) - Hands on portion will take place at Ms. Rosia Jernigan's farm

Ruminant livestock, especially beef cattle, production has been a major enterprise for many farmers in Alabama. Alabama has 1.23 million cattle and calves, which accounts for the second topmost farm commodity with cash receipts of $395.8 million. The 2007 Agriculture Census data shows that 76 percent of the cattle producers are small scale producers with a herd size of less than 50. There are many avenues that need improvement (such as pasture and grazing system, supplementary feeding, routine health care and management, and breeding) in the existing livestock production system for the producers to be able to get benefit from their operations. The purpose of this workshop is to educate and train field-level Extension professionals and livestock producers on different aspects of sustainable livestock production system, especially focusing on a cow-calf operation. Please read the program flyer and agenda for more information. To participate in the program, fill and return the registration form along with the registration fee to the address given in the registration form on time.

 

Sustainable Year-Round Forage Production and Grazing/Browsing Management Training

Training For Sustainable Year-Round Forage Production and Grazing/Browsing Management in the Southern Region

 

 

Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program in collaboration with other land grant universities (Auburn, Langston, Mississippi State, and Texas A&M), Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, and PadmaDal Memorial Foundation conducted a 3-day training program (March 26-28, 2013) – Sustainable Year-Round Forage Production and Grazing/Browsing Management for field agricultural professionals, who are working with goat producers in the Southern Region. This training was funded by Southern SARE. Training was conducted from March 26-28, 2013; March 25 and 29 were the travel dates for those who were coming a long way to Tuskegee.  More information is available in the Program Flyer

















 

Goat Artificial Insemination Training at Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program and The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Alabama A&M University are providing a hands-on workshop entitled “Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination (AI) in Goats” at the Tuskegee University Caprine Research and Education Unit on Saturday, October 13, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The workshop seating is limited to 20 participants. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and all training materials. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

This training will allow goat producers to receive instruction on the reproduction of goats, including anatomy, physiology and reproductive management of does as well as the advantages and limitations of using AI. The workshop will also provide hands on training in AI techniques. Participants will learn how to use the controlled internal drug-releasing device (CIDR) that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to implant progesterone in goats for the purpose of synchronizing estrus.

To participate in this program, please register on time by sending the Registration Form and a check for the registration fee.

For more information or need help to register, contact the AI Workshop Program Assistant, Ms. Hooks, at (334-727-8453 or mhooks@mytu.tuskegee.edu). This event is supported by Southern SARE grant.

Year-round Pasture Production and Management Workshop

July 29, 2011

Union Hill Baptist Church

434 County Road 59, Union Spring, AL 36089

Ruminant livestock production in Alabama is based on pasture. Highly productive and quality pasture persisting throughout a year or most of the year is important for profitable livestock enterprises. Most of the livestock producers in Alabama have warm-season perennial pasture that produce from April to October and have negligible or no production from November to March, when farmers need to invest in supplementary feedstuffs like hay and agricultural byproducts to sustain their livestock. Feeding supplement for 5-6 months each year is not cost-effective. The purpose of this workshop is to educate and train Extension professionals and livestock producers on pasture improvement, grazing management, and conservation and proper use of surplus forage biomass produced.

For more information please look at the workshop flyer at the following link:
Workshop flyer with registration form

Silvopasture Workshop - June 15, Tuskegee, AL

Silvopasture Practice

June 15, 2011

Macon County Commission Chamber, 205 N Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083



Southern Pine Silvopasture



Silvopasture is a sustainable agroforestry practice where trees and forage crops are grown together in a single piece of land, and grazing animals are introduced into the system to utilize the forages. Forage and livestock components provide regular short-term income while waiting for trees to be ready for sale. Studies have shown that, if properly managed, silvopasture can be more beneficial economically and environmentally than either tree or pasture mono-crop. This workshop will aware and train participants on establishing, managing, and utilizing silvopasture system. For more information and registration form, please look at the workshop flyer.

Workshop Flyer (Reduced-fee registration deadline is June 3.)

Workshop Agenda will be made available soon.

More Livestock Programs from Tuskegee University

Following are the upcoming Extension education/outreach programs in 2013.

1. Sustainable year-round forage production and grazing/browsing management in the Southern Region, Trainers’ Training – March 26-28, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
2. Tuskegee University Goat Day - April 20, Saturday, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
3. Sustainable livestock production – third week in May, Union Springs, AL 
4. Master goat producer’s certification training program (3-day training) – August, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
5. Youth goat show – October - 3rd Saturday, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
• Youth goat show training will be conducted in different counties in Alabama starting April
6. Integrated management of internal parasites in small ruminants - Date and venue not decided yet.
7. Silvopasture practice workshop – Date and venue not decided yet

More detail on the above programs will be posted soon.

 

Workshop on April 26 - Integrated management of internal parasites in goat

Integrated Management of Internal Parasites in Goats

April 26, 2011

1221 County Road 14, Camden, Alabama 36726

Internal parasite infestation is one of the major problems in goat enterprise. Barber-pole worm is the most important internal parasites in goats leading to poor performance and death of numerous animals every year in Alabama and neighboring states. Goat farmers are using chemical dewormers against this parasite very frequently. However, using this method alone is not effective to solve the problem because of parasites’ resistance against the chemical dewormers available in the market. This situation leads to the necessity of involving alternative methods for minimizing parasite problems. The purpose of this workshop is to impart necessary skills and knowledge to goat farmers and Extension personnel in applying integrated approach for managing internal parasites. Major topics of the workshop will be 1) internal parasite introduction, identification, and life-cycle, 2) pasture and grazing management to minimize parasite problem, 3) FAMACHA and smart drenching, 4) nutrition and immunity, 5) anthelmintic resistance and novel approaches of parasite control, and 6) Hands-on activities: parasite identification, using FAMACHA, measuring body condition score, hoof trimming, and fecal sample collection and examination. For more information, please look at the Workshop Flyer and Workshop Agenda by clicking the following links:

Workshop Flyer and Registration Form
Workshop Agenda