Dr Watt will draw on his local experience to provide valuable advice and information to sheep producers from the Central NSW region.

It’s Ewe Time is a joint initiative of Meat and Livestock Australia and Australian Wool Innovation, as part of the flagship Making More From Sheep program.

In the Cowra region, Dr Watt says black scour worm, small brown stomach worm and Barber’s pole worm are some of the internal parasites sheep producers have to contend with.

Dr Watt said an effective strategy against Black Scour Worm is dependent upon drenching at the appropriate time, pasture management to keep the number of parasites on pastures down, developing immunity in the livestock and making sure livestock are well nourished.

“We know that parasites die off over time, so producers can spell pastures or graze pastures with cattle to reduce the parasite burden,” he said.

"Sheep, as they get older, develop immunity to parasites, so producers need to ensure that young sheep are not exposed to a high parasite burden, but they may be okay to expose them to some parasites when they’re older.”

“Nutrition also plays a part. Animals that are well nourished and have a better immune system are much better able to handle parasites.”

The forum will provide an opportunity for producers to discuss individual aspects of their enterprise and receive practical advice and information.

It’s Ewe Time! Event Organiser Anne Collins urged all to register for the forum before it sold out.

“We have a great line-up of speakers at all of the events, who will deliver a wide range of relevant and timely information that producers will be able to implement on-farm,” she said.

The cost to attend is $35 per person and includes a forum booklet and all catering.

It’s Ewe Time forum will be held at the Cowra Services Club on July 26. For more information and to register visit www.makingmorefromsheep.com.au/events or call 1800 070 099