2023 Parasite Management Course

This is a one-day course designed to assist sheep and goat producers manage parasites on their farm. The course has been developed by Dr. Fabienne Uehlinger in partnership with the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board. Course attendance will be limited to 25 participants to allow for good interaction and a positive learning experience.

Date: November 19, 2023

Where: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 52 Campus Dr, Saskatoon

Room #: 2115

Registration is $165 plus GST per person.

Registration includes lunch and coffee breaks, FAMACHA kit.  Does not include accommodation.

A $50 non-refundable deposit per-person is required to reserve a spot, you may register by phoning the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board at (306) 933-5200 or email: [email protected]

Itinerary

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am – 10:30 “Integrated Internal Parasite Management” – Dr. Fabienne Uelinger   (Western College of Veterinary Medicine)

Break 10:30 -10:45

10:45 – 11:30 – “Drug resistance in gastrointestinal parasites”. Dr. Camila Queiroz (CFIA)

11:30 – Introduction and directions for afternoon activities

11:45 – 12:30 Lunch Break

12:30 – 2:30 – Lab Session – Performing fecal egg counts (producers can ring their own fecal samples for processing) – Dr. Fabienne Uelinger

2:30 – 2:45 – Break and move to barn

2:45 – 4:00 – Hands-on FAMACHA training and certification – Dr. Fabienne Uelinger.  Please bring suitable clothing to work with sheep in the barn.

4:00 – Wrap up