Weaning lambs on a small farm can be a challenging endeavor. Being limited on space and supplies, such as electric fencing, means careful planning must
For our second producer forum we asked our four shepherds what data they collect besides that used for NSIP; how they manage their data; what
In this blog, EAPK member Becky Shultz of Prairie Lane Farm shares some tips and suggestions for preparing sheep for marketing and transport to sales.
A producer needs a way to weigh animals when they want to understand how well their lambs are growing, and when to take them to
With the global rise in antibiotic resistance, appropriate use of antibiotics on the farm is essential to maintaining their effectiveness. This fact sheet from The
The versatility of sheep offers a gateway into sustainable land management and food production, a low input meat source and an overall easy-care animal for
I value my veterinarian’s time and expertise. She works extremely hard, often taking appointments starting at 8 AM, and is still making phone calls on
Grafting is a practice that may take a little extra effort on the front end, but can help to avoid problems in the long run.
Ewes only have two teats and hopefully raise at least twin lambs, so maintaining healthy udders and culling ewes with udder problems is important to
As a dairy nutritionist by training, Vince Pope knows well the science of raising sheep. However, he feels there is a lot of art in