FAMACHA Certification & Training

� 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. #GastonCounty #NCExtension #FAMACHA #SheepProducers #GoatProducers #SmallRuminants #TargetedDeworming