Sheep Directory
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- Pasture and Feed (34)
Sheep Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract)
extension.missouri.edu
Classic reference containing information about how to build an efficient sheep system. Provides detailed layouts so the shepherd can construct his/her own equipment.Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri
extension.missouri.edu
Summary of contents of the Missouri Dead Animal Disposal Statute, which was passed by the 86th General Assembly and became law on August 28, 1992.Temple Grandin's Web Page
grandin.com
A variety of information on livestock behavior and welfare, from a professor of animal science at Colorado State University.Guard Dogs
case-agworld.com
Introduction to using guard dogs to control predation of sheep.Starting or Expanding Your Sheep Flock
extension.umn.edu
Discusses the various costs involved in starting or expanding a flock of ewes. For sheep producers and those needing information on sheep production.United States Border Collie Handlers Association
usbcha.com
Information about Border Collies and herding. Contains articles on general information, activities, veterinary information, breeding, culture, books and magazines, and products.Condition Scoring of Sheep
case-agworld.com
Describes method of classifying ewes into groups according to fullness of muscling and amount of fat cover and how to adjust feed regime according to the condition score and stage of the production cycle.Internal Parasites
extension.usu.edu
Factsheet from Utah State University Extension. [PDF]Sheep Transport References
lamar.colostate.edu
List of references regarding the effect of transport upon sheep.Wintering the Ewe Flock
ag.ansc.purdue.edu
With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the weather is.Department of Animal Science - ISU
ans.iastate.edu
Research by Dr. Morrical in sheep nutrition, forages and fetal and baby lamb survival. Iowa State University, USA.Controlling Leafy Spurge Using Goats and Sheep
ag.ndsu.edu
Sheep and goats can be effective tools to complement herbicides for control of leafy spurge. In addition, their control efforts can generate an economic return from land that other livestock won't graze.Evaluate The Economics Of Your Flock
ansci.uiuc.edu
In spite of price volatility, it is important that we know our costs and determine how we can cut costs, improve management, and improve productivity, so our operation remains profitable.Guidelines for Using Donkeys as Guard Animals with Sheep
omafra.gov.on.ca
This paper summarizes some of the management guidelines and other factors which may improve the likelihood of a donkey becoming a successful livestock guard animal.Black Sheep Newsletter
blacksheepnewsletter.net
A quarterly publication for the sheep raiser and fiber enthusiast.ZooEasy: Sheep Breeding Software
zooeasy.com
Complete and user-friendly software for the creation of sheep pedigrees, conducting trial breedings and recording the characteristics and medical history of the flock.Sheep Coats
gfwsheep.com
Instructions for making Sheep Coats to protect wool fleeces.Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling
grandin.com
Information regarding livestock handling and stress reduction.Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?
omafra.gov.on.ca
Factsheet to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing between coyote predation and dog predation, since they collectively account for almost all predator related losses in Ontario flocks.Welfare of Sheep and Goats
ars.sdstate.edu
A number of the procedures necessary to sheep and goat production are stressful, but benefit the animals overall. Alternative methods of restraint, castration, tail-docking, and fostering are available and should be compared to determine relative stressfulness.
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