Dealing with Dystocia: Kidding and Lambing Emergencies
Event Details
Date
December 14, 2021
Time
7:30pm
Location
Zoom
Host
Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County
Rich Toebe
607-865-7090
email Rich Toebe
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is hosting an evening presentation on Dealing with Dystocia: Kidding and Lambing Emergencies & Newborn Care. The presenter will be Dr. Emily Dutton of Dutton Veterinary Services located in Walton, NY.
The date is Tuesday, December 14. The webinar will start at 7:30pm. The format will be zoom meeting and there is no cost to attend.
Dr. Dutton will cover:
- What to look out for in the birthing process
- How to set your lambs and kids up for success
- When should you call the vet
To register and to receive the zoom link, please email me at rrt43@cornell.edu
Rich Toebe
Watershed Livestock Educator, PAS
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Delaware County
Watershed Agricultural Program
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