MSU Extension Sheep and Goats

19/05/2026

Trees for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in the Southeastern U.S.

We produced this publication inspired by farmers’ questions!!

By: Leyla Rios de Alvarez, Ashley Schultz & Joshua J Granger.
Reviewers: Dr. Miguel Castillo & Nicholas Tyre.

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Link to this publication: https://lnkd.in/eBiHymdP

New Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication.

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Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

Soon in north MS!! Desoto County Extension Office Thanks for this invitation

🐐 FAMACHA Training – Coming to DeSoto County! 🐑

Sheep and goat producers, Extension agents, 4‑H families, and students—join us for FAMACHA Training on May 26th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the DeSoto Agri‑Ed Center in Nesbit.

This hands‑on training focuses on sustainable parasite control and provides official FAMACHA certification.

✅ Featuring guest speakers Dr. Leyla Rios and Brandon Alberson
✅ Lunch provided
✅ Must attend both parts of the class
✅ Participants must be 14 years or older

📍 1170 Starlanding Rd W, Nesbit, MS
📞 Register by calling 662‑469‑8480
🕔 Registration deadline: May 21st at 5:00 PM
⚠️ Space is limited!

14/05/2026

Webinar HOY en español !!
Webinar TODAY in Spanish !!

Link 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/PKL15bXc0Ps?si=2jyZWz6Tvpob-d5A

08/05/2026

EDUCATIONAL TIPS FOR FARMERS. NEW EDITION of "Effects of Moldy Feed or Hay Offered to Small Ruminants"

Link: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/educational-tips-for-farmers-effects-moldy-feed-or-hay-offered-small-ruminants

By Melanie Calhoun, Bachelor of Science Graduate; Lindsey Dearborn, Master of Science Graduate; Leyla Rios, PhD,
Assistant Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences; and Michael Pesato, DVM, Four State Veterinary Services

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Mississippi State University Extension Service

Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences

MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine

MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

08/05/2026

EDUCATIONAL TIPS FOR FARMERS. NEW EDITION of "Johne’s Disease (JD) or Paratuberculosis in Sheep and Goats"

Link: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/educational-tips-for-farmers-johnes-disease-jd-or-paratuberculosis-sheep-and-goats

By Harlea LaFrain, Bachelor of Science Graduate; Lindsey Dearborn, Master of Science Graduate; Leyla Rios, PhD, Assistant Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences; and Michael Pesato, DVM, Four State Veterinary Services

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Extension Service

Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences

MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine

MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

08/05/2026

EDUCATIONAL TIPS FOR FARMERS. NEW EDITION of "Polioencephalomalacia (Polio) in Small Ruminants"

Link: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/educational-tips-for-farmers-polioencephalomalacia-polio-small-ruminants

By: Allison Miner, Bachelor of Science Graduate; Lindsey Dearborn, Master of Science Graduate; Leyla Rios, PhD, Assistant Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences; and Michael Pesato, DVM, Four State Veterinary Services.

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Extension Service

Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences

MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine

MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences