January 19, 2027

Farm life is unpredictable, and emergencies with your livestock can happen at any time. Dr. Cathy Mittenson will provide practical, hands-on knowledge to help you care for these guardian animals in critical situations. Whether it's injury, illness, or unforeseen accidents, knowing how to respond quickly and correctly can make all the difference in your animals' well-being.

Presenter: Dr Cathy Mittenson

Learn how to keep your cattle, goats, and sheep safe from predators such as coyotes, roaming dogs and birds of prey.

Join us to learn practical strategies for protecting your flock from predators such as raccoons, foxes, and birds of prey.

Presenter Jan Dohner will cover the adolescent behavior problems commonly exhibited by livestock guardian dogs.

Presenter Jan Dohner covers the various breeds, questions of crossbred dogs, how to find a good dog/breeder, identifying good rescue dogs, choosing a puppy, and bringing home a new dog or puppy.

Presenter Jan Dohner discusses the fundamentals of using guardian animals, including llamas, donkeys and dogs, to protect your animals on pasture.