WSU/OSU LAMB 300 SHORT-COURSE

WSU/OSU TO HOST LAMB 300 SHORT-COURSE FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED WITH THE SHEEP INDUSTRY

Washington State University Extension and Departments of Animal Sciences and Oregon State University Extension announce the fourth LAMB 300 short-course to be offered July 28-30, 2015 at the OSU James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility on the Corvallis Campus.

LAMB 300 is a three-day, hands-on workshop designed for progressive individuals involved with the sheep industry. The course will focus on teaching producers, feeders, and marketers (regardless of the size or type of operation) how to produce and market quality lambs and lamb products. Participants will learn how environmental, nutritional, genetic, and managerial factors contribute to meat quality. Participants will also learn how meat quality factors influence the price producers receive for lamb and lamb products marketed through various outlets. This program will increase one’s understanding of lamb quality and marketing, enabling participants to make informed decisions to improve profitability, competitiveness, and wholesomeness of the livestock they are producing. The course will feature nationally recognized speakers in the area of sheep production, feeding, processing, and marketing.

The registration fee for LAMB 300 is $120 per participant, which covers meals, materials, and parking arrangements. Hotel accommodations will be the responsibility of the participants. The course is limited to 32 participants and will be available on a first-pay, first-serve basis. Early registration deadline is July 1, 2015, after that time registration will increase to $170 per participant.

For additional information on WSU LAMB 300, contact: Jan Busboom, WSU Meat Specialist, (509)335-2880 or busboom@wsu.edu; Gene Pirelli, OSU Regional Extension Educator, (503)623-8395 or gene.pirelli@oregonstate.edu; or Sarah M. Smith, Area Animal Science Educator, (509)754-2011, Ext 413 or smithsm@wsu.edu. More information and registration forms are available on the WSU Central Animal Agriculture web page at http://animalag.wsu.edu under “Upcoming Events”. Individuals who which to pay for the course with a credit card can do so by going to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/276005 and following the directions for on-line purchase.

Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this event can call (509)754-2011, Ext 4313. If accommodations are not requested by July 10, 2015, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodations on site.

Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Washington Counties. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

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