Animal Science 231 - Dorset Sheep Management I
Fall
2024
01
2.00
Alice Newth
TU 4:00PM 6:00PM
UMass Amherst
27149
Hadley Farm Ed Center Rm 101
newth@vasci.umass.edu
Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to all aspects of managing a sheep flock, including nutritional management, reproductive management, health management, and marketing.
Open to BS-ANIMLSCI, BS-PREVET, and BS-VET-TECH students. If you cannot register contact newth@vasci.umass.edu to be added to the class.
Work with sheep poses health risks, including development of allergic reactions, physical injury, and exposure to zoonotic diseases. To mitigate these risks, compliance with University and Farm Biosecurity Protocols is required as well as appropriate attire (including gloves, coveralls, and washable rubber boots or steel-toe boots)