Lambing Interventions
Eastern Alliance
December 14, 2023
We all love finding new lambs all dried off and nursing, but sometimes ewes need a little help to get there. In general, less intervention
The Katahdin Sheep Blog
Recipes for Keeping Trough Water Running in Winter
Eastern Alliance
December 5, 2023
Previously published for The Daily Record through OSU Extension Wayne County I’ve gotten the question a few times – ‘How can I prevent water troughs
Marketing Tips
Eastern Alliance
December 1, 2023
On the SheepThings Podcast, marketing emails and questions are becoming more prevalent. How do I market my sheep? That is such a broad question and
The Nuts and Bolts of EBVs
Eastern Alliance
November 17, 2023
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,
Producer Profile: Alex Caskey from Barred Owl Brook Farm, NY
Eastern Alliance
October 17, 2023
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: Enhancing Animal Performance, Health, and Farm Profitability
Eastern Alliance
October 9, 2023
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,
Buying Parasite Resistance: considerations for greater success
Eastern Alliance
September 12, 2023
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
Eastern Alliance
August 26, 2023
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
Plant Toxicity in Sheep
Eastern Alliance
August 20, 2023
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
Where to Buy Sheep
Eastern Alliance
June 23, 2023
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
