Tag: sheep
Weaning small ruminants
Weaning kids and lambs when they are 60-90 days old is standard procedure for most goat and sheep producers.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
A friend of the sheep industry
Mary Roediger jokes that she does not have a little lamb, but she plays an important role in advocacy for the sheep and wool industries.
Winter warmth could lead to greater parasite risk for sheep and...
Barber pole worms are prevalent during lambing and kidding season and the milder winter weather sets the stage for a significant infestation.
Lamb brought warmth and satisfaction
I was stunned to see a wet, newborn lamb crying, stuck between two board fences.
Wizards of Wool weave a winner
The Wizards of Wool weaved the champion shawl during the Youth fleece to shawl competition at Pa. Farm Show
How to understand the livestock markets
Understanding the terms in a livestock market report can be confusing. Here is a quick run down of what the terms being used on livestock during a sale means.
New life in our barn for Christmas
Just when they thought Doris would be packing her bags, she brings a gift of a fine Christmas ewe lamb to Sutherland's farm. Doris the Dorset has done it again.
Dink the ram finds a new home
Dink, the friendly ram lamb of Doris the Dorset, had won over Sutherland's heart, but it was time for him to move on. A faithful reader and fellow Dorset breeder welcomed Dink onto their farm.
