� FAMACHA Training & Certification – Gaston County �
Sheep and goat producers—this one is for you!
Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 for a FAMACHA Certification Training hosted by NC Cooperative Extension – Gaston County. This hands-on training will teach you how to properly use the FAMACHA system to monitor barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) anemia in small ruminants and make smarter, more targeted deworming decisions.
� Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
� Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
� Locations: Classroom portion - Lucille Tatum Center
959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC; Hands-on portion - Laurel Hill Farm, Spencer Mountain, NC
� Fee: $25 (FAMACHA card included)
� Limited to 20 participants
Why attend?
� Learn how to accurately score eyelid color
� Reduce unnecessary dewormer use
� Slow anthelmintic resistance on your farm
� Improve flock/herd health management
Spots are limited and this training typically fills quickly—register today!
� Register here:
https://go.ncsu.edu/famacha2026
Questions? Contact NC Cooperative Extension – Gaston County for more information.
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