Thursday, April 11, 2013

Tuskegee University Goat Day on April 20



The Tuskegee University Annual Goat Day will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Tuskegee, Ala. Participants will take part in activities that provide updates in goat industry. 
Speakers and topics will include: breeding and genetics (Dr. Chuck Okere, Tuskegee University); insights into the dairy goat industry (Dr. Steve Zeng, Langston University); and Ms. Carol Delaney (Small Ruminant Specialist). Also Dr. Cynthia Brasfield from USDA-APHIS will give critical updates on the scrapie regulations for goats in Alabama. Hands-on activities will include milking demonstration, cheese making and goat product tasting. Goat products will also be available for purchase. Registration materials may be obtained at http://tuskegee.edu/about_us/outreach/cooperative_extension/goat_day.aspx. For additional program information, contact Dr. Nar Gurung at 334-727-8457 or email at ngurung@mytu.tuskegee.eduGoat products vendors are welcome and should contact Mr. Danny Williams at 334-401-9472.

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