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The Katahdin Sheep Blog
EAPK Producer Profile – Beckie Hotz, Mariposa Farm
Eastern Alliance
September 11, 2021
My introduction to agriculture was through plants. I studied biology in college with a broad view of both animals and plants. Toward the end of college,
Making Genetic Progress
Eastern Alliance
September 5, 2021
As breeders of purebred livestock, attention to genetic progress should be at the forefront of our selection programs. The equation below summarizes the components that
Selecting for Maternal Traits Drives Profit
Eastern Alliance
August 30, 2021
Katahdins are raised in diverse environments using a wide range of management styles and for a variety of reasons. However, there should be a few
Transporting Sheep Safely
Eastern Alliance
July 23, 2021
Summer is often the busiest time for transporting sheep since the buying and purchasing of new animals is at its peak. It is also the
Selecting Your Next Breeding Ram
Eastern Alliance
June 5, 2021
Achieving genetic progress and meeting your production goals depend in large part on selecting the right breeding ram for your flock. No animal has greater
Selecting for Parasite Resistant Katahdins
Eastern Alliance
June 1, 2021
People frequently ask us for suggestions on improving the parasite resistance of their flocks and how to identify resistant animals, and with good reason. Intestinal
Drug Withdrawal Times for Sheep
Eastern Alliance
May 24, 2021
Whenever we sell animals, be it at auction, privately as feeder lambs, breeding stock or even just pets and lawnmowers it is our responsibility to
Weaning Management
Eastern Alliance
April 7, 2021
Weaning can be a stressful time for both ewes and lambs. Since a lamb’s immune system is not fully developed, weaning stress can negatively affect
Polio in Sheep: A Medical Emergency
Eastern Alliance
March 5, 2021
Polioencephalomalacia (PEM or Polio) is a common disease in sheep. Unlike the human form of Polio, it is not a viral infection, but a neurological
Data Collection for NSIP
Eastern Alliance
March 1, 2021
Data collection is the cornerstone of obtaining Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) through the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP). But the need for good records and