The Nuts and Bolts of EBVs
EBVs are tools that producers can use to select breeding animals that will help them meet flock goals for specific traits such as growth, milk,
EBVs are tools that producers can use to select breeding animals that will help them meet flock goals for specific traits such as growth, milk,
As producers we cannot control the weather, but we can build resilience into our farm systems to mediate its effects. Silvopasture – the intentional integration
Winter grazing for livestock offers numerous benefits that extend beyond traditional feeding practices. This article explores the advantages of winter grazing, including improved animal performance,
Often producers interested in adding genetics for parasite resistance to their flock are faced with deciphering the fecal egg count (FEC) EBVs listed on a
Meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis), also known as deer worm or brain worm, is a parasite of white tail deer that typically causes disease in sheep
Like many sheep articles, personal experience was the inspiration for this one. And like most sheep problems, the exact cause isn’t certain, but the pattern
We often get asked “Where’s the best place to buy sheep?” A lot depends on your goals and what you’ll use the sheep for, but
We all know that our sheep need minerals, but how do we know that we are not over- or under-supplying their needs? Mineral deficiencies can
We’ve been members of NSIP since 2006 and I must confess that I’ve never really understood what all went into the calculation of “Number of
In my career with USDA-NRCS I’ve been fortunate to see a lot of different production methods involving a variety of livestock operations across North Carolina.
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Gestation in sheep varies from 142 to 152 days with the average being 147 days. Just like people, individual pregnancies can vary, gestation periods of 138 to 159 days are not unheard of. Ewes carrying multiple lambs tend to have shorter gestations while male lambs (and heavy birth weight lambs) are usually carried for longer than female lambs. The form above calculates the lambing date based on a 147 day gestation period.
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