The Shepherds Toolbox: Ergonomics and Equipment for Low-stress Handling with Sara Kidd, Agriculture and Food Systems Extension Educator, Frederick County
About The Shepherds Toolbox: Ergonomics and Equipment for Low-stress Handling with Sara Kidd, Agriculture and Food Systems Extension Educator, Frederick County
Routine sheep care tasks such as catching, restraining, trimming hooves, and moving sheep can be physically demanding for handlers and stressful for animals when appropriate equipment and low-stress techniques are not used. Through group discussion and sharing of practical examples, participants will consider basic animal behavior and safe handling strategies, and then identify ergonomic tools and economical equipment that may improve daily work on their own farm. Whether participants are new to sheep production or looking to refine established handling methods, this session will offer space to share accessible ideas for calmer sheep, safer working conditions, and more manageable chores.
Learning Objectives:
1 - Participants will be able to identify different tools and equipment used for sheep handling and care
2 - Participants will better understand sheep behavior and low stress sheep handling techniques
3 - Participants will share their tips for sheep handling and different ergonomic tools and equipment
When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
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