Small Ruminant Short Course and Ram/Buck Test Sale

The fifth annual UF Small Ruminant Short Course will be held on September 18-19, 2026. The event is a collaboration among UF/IFAS Extension, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, and the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome to attend the in-person, educational event. The program will include lectures and demonstrations from industry experts. The event will be held in conjunction with the 2026 University of Florida Ram/Buck Test and Sale.

The FAMACHA Certification includes access to a required online course that must be completed prior to the in-person training and hands-on practice on Friday, September 18, at 9:00 a.m. at the UF Sheep Unit.Please check your email for instructions on accessing and completing the online portion of the training before attending the in-person session.

Locations:

Friday am September 18, 2026: Straughn Professional Development Center

2142 Shealy Dr.

Gainesville, FL 32611

Friday pm September 18, 2026: University of Florida Horse Teaching Unit

1934 SW 63rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32608

Saturday September 19,2026: Straughn Professional Development Center

2142 Shealy Dr.

Gainesville, FL 32611

Visit the University of Florida's Small Ruminant Extension website for more information about this event at: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/smallruminant/small-ruminant-short-course/

If you have dietary restrictions of any kind please reach out to Matti Moyer at matti.moyer@ufl.edu for proper arrangements.