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The Katahdin Sheep Blog
It All Starts in the Rumen
Eastern Alliance
February 3, 2023
As prey animals, sheep evolved with the ability to harvest their food quickly with very little chewing, then retire to a safe place to further
Profile: Dr. Scott Bowdridge
Eastern Alliance
January 20, 2023
This past summer, Dr. Scott Bowdridge, Associate Professor of Food Animal Production, West Virginia University, opened our minds to his exciting research identifying immune mechanisms
Signs and Symptoms: What are your sheep trying to tell you?
Eastern Alliance
December 30, 2022
We’ve all experienced a sick sheep, or at least one that doesn’t look quite right, but how do we distinguish a serious illness from one
Shepherd to Shepherd: Producer Forum Blog #4
Eastern Alliance
December 18, 2022
For our fourth and final producer forum we asked our four shepherds to share some words of wisdom. As usual, their answers are as varied
Sheep GEMS Update
Eastern Alliance
December 8, 2022
Sheep GEMS is roaring ahead, with the strong commitment by Katahdin breeders particularly welcomed. With the help of John Bare, Michelle Canfield, Tom Hodgman, and
Late Gestation Management Considerations
Eastern Alliance
December 6, 2022
Ewes are bred, the holidays are just around the corner, and for all of us with winter lambing flocks, lambing season is almost here. Over
Alternative Feeds: Is Variety the Spice of Life?
Eastern Alliance
November 6, 2022
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,
Small Farm Hay Considerations
Eastern Alliance
November 6, 2022
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
How Does Selection for Parasite Resistance in Katahdin Sheep Affect Other Important Traits?
Eastern Alliance
October 16, 2022
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
Managing Feed Costs in a Time of Expensive Inputs
Eastern Alliance
October 6, 2022
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