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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Estimated Breeding Values

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Shepherds are utalizing EBVs to improve their flocks When shepherds evaluate an animal for its potential to be added to their flock, typically the first...

Starting in Small Ruminant Production

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What producers need to know before buying sheep or goats Before diving deep into the small ruminant business, consider some of the following tips from...

Herd and Flock Health

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Prevention and protocals for healthy animals In small ruminants, health problems can spiral from bad to worse in the blink of an eye.  Frequently, by the...

Billy and Ram Management

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Making a game plan for the off-season When a billy or a ram is hard at work during the breeding season, his body condition and...

Slowing Parasite Resistance

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Livestock owners should develop a plan to treat animals to reduce parasites As livestock take to spring pastures to graze on bountiful green grass, deadly...

Feed-Through Fly Control

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Pros and cons of feeding an insect growth regulator Horn flies create a pesky and expensive problem for producers. Some estimates indicate losses due to...

Maternal or Terminal Traits?

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Producers should consider the goals for their herd when making breeding plans Producers face a difficult task when determining whether to breed their stock for...

Building a Barn

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Producers should plan well in advance of breaking ground Building a barn may be a dream come true for many farmers, but making that dream...

Building a Barn

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Producers should plan well in advance of breaking ground Building a barn may be a dream come true for many farmers, but making that dream...

Feed-Through Fly Control

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Pros and cons of feeding an insect growth regulator Horn flies create a pesky and expensive problem for producers. Some estimates indicate losses due to...
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