About Sheep Basics

Sponsored by
University of Wyoming College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service

Sheep Basics

This is a twelve lesson introductory course designed to provide a broad spectrum of sheep information for the new or intermediate sheep practitioner. The course outline includes:
  • Introduction to Sheep
  • Wool
  • Facilities and Equipment
  • Feeds and Nutrition
  • Reproduction
  • Breeding and Selection
  • Health and Disease
  • Management of the Flock
  • Economics and Marketing
  • Grazing
  • Predators
  • Orphan Lambs
  • Sheep Showmanship

How to Enroll

Complete the registration form here and return it with your payment made payable to the University of Wyoming Sheep Basics to:

UW Cooperative Extension
310 W. 19th Street, Suite 100
Cheyenne, WY 82001
 
The fee covers a 3 ring organizational binder complete with course materials. Individuals completing the course will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Wyoming.
Persons seeking admission to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political belief, handicap, or veteran status.