The Multiple Species Grazing Conference Co-Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Forage and Grassland Council and USDA Risk Management Agency will highlight the addition of meat goats or sheep, to cattle or horse grazing operations in Illinois for a more sustainable pasture system with more profit potential per acre. The program will focus on the advantages and risks of mixing pastured livestock species. The program schedule will run from 9:30-3:00 with registration beginning at 9:00 AM. Topics for discussion and Speakers include:
Understanding Livestock Species Grazing Behavior / Advantages and Disadvantages of Multiple Species Grazing – Dean Oswald – Animal Systems Educator – University of Illinois Extension
Pasture Weeds, Brush and Poisonous Plants – Know'em, Avoid'em or Control'em – David Feltes - IPM Educator – University of Illinois Extension
Health or Parasite Worries When Species Commingle – Jennifer Miller DVM
Do Sheep & Goats Offer Profits to Cattle Grazers? – A. Richard Cobb – Extension Sheep and Meat Goat Specialist University of Illinois
What Forages are Suited for Multiple Species Grazing? – James Morrison – Crop Systems Educator – University of Illinois Extension
Fencing Considerations that Work for "Hard to Control Species" – Stanley Solomon – Agricultural Engineer UIE
Participants will have the opportunity to question and discuss ideas with program presenters during the morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch will be provided for program registrants.
Advance registration is due one week prior to the program date. Registration fee: $30 per person; second person from farm $20; late registration $35/25 per person. Checks can be mailed to the Macomb Extension Center, 480 S. Deere Road, Macomb IL 61455 or the Logan County Extension Unit. Questions regarding Registration and meeting location should be directed to:
Logan County Unit 980 N. Postville Dr. Lincoln, IL 62656 Phone: 217-732-8289 FAX: 217-735-5837
