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
The Katahdin Sheep Blog
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
BODY CONDITION SCORING – Why Is It So Important?
Robert Walker
February 15, 2021
To best express their genetic potential, sheep must be in optimal body condition. Both overly fat sheep and sheep that are too thin are not
NSIP – What Is in It for Me?
Eastern Alliance
February 5, 2021
For most of us, raising sheep is a business. All successful businesses continually and objectively evaluate their products for performance, accuracy, and predictability. Estimated Breeding
Planning for the Next Generation
Eastern Alliance
January 28, 2020
The SID Sheep Production Handbook states that a key limiting factor in genetic improvement is “accuracy of selection”. In other words, to make the most
