Let’s go on a journey with two Katahdin full sibling ram lambs and follow them as their EBVs change when their own performance is measured.
While this article focuses on solar grazing, the principles discussed are relevant to all low-input, grass-based production systems. This article was originally published in the
Growing up in 4H, Daniel Ulry is a shepherd who has dabbled in many areas of the sheep industry. His experience spans three decades and
There’s been some talk lately on social media about using lye to deworm livestock and you may be wondering if it works. As with so
Sheep GEMS News Brief 16 – July 2025 In a previous article, we highlighted the need for genetically improving the length of ewe productive life
Sheep GEMS News Brief 15 – June 2025 Ewe productive longevity, which is the number of days between a ewe’s first and last lambing, positively
Have you felt pretty beat up by the heat when you work outside for long hours in the summertime? Well, let me tell you that
Sheep GEMS News Brief 14 – May 2025 Previously, we introduced the concept of eco-management cluster—groups of flocks that share similar climate and management practices.
Sheep GEMS News Brief 13 – April 2025 Sheep producers across the U.S. operate in a wide range of environments—from humid grasslands to dry, high-elevation
Unfortunately, defects show up in some of our animals and even though those animals might be exceptional in other areas, for the betterment of the