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New to sheep or goats & nervous about your first lambing or kidding season? Experienced herdsman looking for some tips & tricks on getting those lambs & kids out safely? Somewhere in the middle hoping to get a better feel for correcting malpresentations? Wherever you are, this lambing & kidding workshop will provide you with the tools you need to feel more confident getting those babies out without injury to them or to the dam. In this online course, we cover... 1. Supplies needed for lambing & kidding, including recommended assistance tools 2. External anatomy you should be familiar with before attempting correction 3. Normal fetal positioning (anterior & posterior presentations) 4. How to correct the most common fetal malpresentations, including: elbow lock, head back, front leg back, both front legs back, true breech, one hind leg retained, & transverse (spine or feet) presentations 5. Dealing with twins or other multiples 6. Supplies needed for the immediate post-lambing or kidding period As part of this workshop, you will also be provided with the following resources: 1. Lambing & Kidding Checklist PDF 2. Lambing & Kidding Guidebook PDF 3. Lambing & Kidding Record Sheets PDFs 4. Access to exclusive videos, including - Preparing for Lambing & Kidding - Identifying & Correcting Dystocia - After Lambing & Kidding: Immediate Neonatal Care This course will take approximately 3 hours to complete.