Sheep and goat essentials: health, parasites and practical skills - Byron Bay

A practical workshop on sheep and goat skills, covering key health, handling and husbandry challenges in the North Coast region and information on EID implementation.

Event details:

Are you a producer, breeder or proud owner of sheep and goats?

Join North Coast Local Land Services for a one-day free practical workshop designed to build confidence in managing common health and husbandry challenges faced by sheep and goat owners in the North Coast region.

The sheep and goat essentials workshop focuses on key issues such as biosecurity, animal identification and movement requirements, recognising signs of ill health, parasite management, foot health, toxic plants and predator risks.

Participants will explore best‑practice approaches to procedures such as handling, health checks, drenching, vaccinating, tagging and sample collection, with guidance on when veterinary or professional advice is needed. Content is tailored to the region and aimed at improving practical understanding of issues that are often difficult to learn remotely.

This workshop does not cover all aspects of sheep and goat ownership, but instead targets the more prevalent and challenging topics relevant to local conditions.

Additional details:

• Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

• While we will make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements, registrations received after Friday, 12 June may not allow sufficient time to cater for special dietary requirements.

• Please wear enclosed footwear and bring appropriate sun protection, as parts of the workshop will be held outdoors.

Contact: Nell Lum, Animal Health Biosecurity Officer on 0488 201 549 or via email at: nell.lum@lls.nsw.gov.au

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