The workshops also provide a complete picture of what it takes to be a successful sheep producer. The new sheep center provides many new ways to teach important sheep production skills and offer producers a chance to see the new sheep unit. Producers will learn how to grade market-ready lambs and also will learn how to set up management plans for lambs not yet ready for market. Monty Chappell, UK Extension sheep specialist will conduct the afternoon workshop and will also discuss ewe-lamb selection for replacement. Many times, decision producers make in one day can determine whether their sheep enterprise will succeed or fail.
Decisions related to marketing are important.
Pre-registration for the Lamb Grading Workshop is not required, but would help in planning the event. Participants should wear comfortable work clothes and expect to get some hands-on experience. The entrance to the UK Animal Research Center is located one mile east of the state highway 60 and 62 intersection, near Versailles.