From: Bailey Schilling 4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent Larimer County: CSU Extension 970-672-6449 schillbw@co.larimer.co.us
With the change in weather coming this weekend I would like to remind everyone of responsible management practices. It is likely that animals can experience some discharge from their nose with this sudden change in temperature and even develop some respiratory issues. Being proactive in this situation, I would recommend members blanket any market animals to help keep them warm in the colder temperatures during the evening and early morning hours. I would also like to remind you of the importance of providing dry bedding underneath your shelter where animals can lay to get out of the wind.
I would also like to invite you to the second workshop for the Sheep/Goat workshop series coming up Monday, May 23, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the warm-up arena at the Ranch. We invite you to bring your animals to start with some basic showmanship techniques. We will have additional information that will be covered at the beginning of the workshop so please be prepared for your animals to be tied up for a short duration while we discuss some other material. If your animal is displaying any signs of illness, please avoid bringing them.
If you have any questions please reach out to me or any of the project key leaders.
Sheep
Dale Brown
970-689-4684
dntbrown@msn.com
Smokey Crego
970-556-0554
steeloaks@yahoo.com
Goats
Katie Sinclair
970-214-8040
sinclairlivestock@yahoo.com
Amber Spence
970-214-7036
pooptail_boo@hotmail.com
