When it comes to sheep feed…it depends. With staggering increases in feed costs due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, impacts of international conflicts affecting energy,
For a small producer, identifying a hay farmer that suits your needs each and every year can be an invaluable asset to your farm. Building
Katahdin producers who use NSIP estimated breeding values (EBV) to make selection decisions on replacements for the home flock or for sale often select for
As we enter the fall and look ahead to winter feeding months, hay prices continue to climb. With feed accounting for more than 50% of
Breeding season is here and if you want to add lambs to your flock next year you are going to need a ram. Timing your
For our third producer forum we asked our four shepherds, all enrolled in NSIP, how they select their breeding rams and how they make breeding
Disease is present in every flock and can reside in the animals, soil, air, and water. Producers don’t often talk about illnesses affecting their sheep
Most shepherds have probably heard of OPP as it is one of the three diseases included in the biosecurity panels that many laboratories offer. The
With decreasing numbers of sheep extension agents, sheep research professors and small ruminant DVMs, our options for finding knowledgeable experts are becoming more limited. At
At weaning time, you will need your best pastures in tip top shape for your lambs to continue growing. Your free input resource must be managed throughout the