[Blackbelly] free small ruminant conference in Alabama

[Carol J. Elkins]

Here's something interesting for those of you in the southeast:

Normal, AL, June 3, 2008---  Dairy and meat g oat and sheep producers 
are invited to
attend the Annual Conference on Small Ruminants on August 22-23 at the
Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama.

Participants will have a chance to hear experts from across the South,
including Fort Valley State University Extension Animal Scientist Specialist
Dr. Will Getz; Dr. Richard Browning, associate professor at Tennessee State
University; Dr. Terry A. Gipson, interim goat Extension leader, Langston
University; Dr. James Morgan, president of the board, National Sheep
Improvement Program; and Dr. Maria Leite-Browning, Extension animal
scientist, Alabama A&M University.

This conference is designed to educate sheep and goat producers on genetic
and reproductive management issues that can affect small ruminant herd
productivity and profitability in the Southeast.

There is no fee for the conference; however, participants are responsible
for their meals and lodging expenses. Please visit http://www.aces.edu/urban
for additional conference information or contact Dr. Maria Leite-Browning at
256-372-4954. 

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