By Andi Anderson
Sheep farmers looking to enhance their lambing skills can attend the Lambing Basics Workshop on April 12, 2025, at Iowa State University Sheep Teaching Farm in Ames, Iowa. The workshop, Ewe Got This: Lambing Basics, offers hands-on training in caring for ewes and newborn lambs.
The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing participants with practical experience in lambing techniques. Farmers will have the chance to observe, discuss, and engage with spring lambing ewes and their offspring. The registration fee is $30, and the deadline to register online is April 7.
Carolyn Ihde, a small ruminant outreach specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, highlights the workshop’s immersive learning experience.
She notes that the event provides direct exposure to lambing best practices, allowing farmers to improve their knowledge and confidence in managing ewes and newborns.
The workshop covers essential topics such as preparing for lambing, recognizing signs of labor, assisting births, and ensuring proper lamb care. Farmers will also learn about nutrition, disease prevention, and post-lambing management.
Held at the Iowa State University Sheep Teaching Farm, located at 3640 520th Ave., Ames, the event is designed for both new and experienced sheep producers.
The workshop aims to equip farmers with essential skills to improve their livestock management and overall farm productivity.
With a growing interest in sheep farming, workshops like this provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning. Farmers looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in lambing care are encouraged to register before the deadline.
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Categories: Iowa, Education