Pasture and Feed Directory
Feed Hay First
omafra.gov.on.ca
Discussion of when hay should be fed in relation to when the grain ration is fed and why the order is important.Iodine Deficiency in Sheep
saltinstitute.org
Article by Larry L. Berger, Ph.D., University of Illinois.Hay List Network
web2.canr.msu.edu
This site, developed with the cooperation of the Michigan Hay and Grazing Council, Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan State University Extension, enables online hay buying and selling.Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)
ext.colostate.edu
Urea can be fed to ruminants as an economical replacement for a part of the protein in a ration.Dealing With High Hay Prices
ag.ansc.purdue.edu
High hay prices are a major consideration for sheep producers. Unless one can find hay that is reasonable in price, the only option in reducing hay cost is to feed less hay. Strategies to achieve this goal will be discussed.Feeding Ewes Better for Increased Production and Profit
ans.iastate.edu
Provides a guide to feeding throughout the production cycle, by Dr Dan Morrical of Iowa State University.Nutrition of the Ewe Flock
omafra.gov.on.ca
Steps to prevent "empty gut disease" caused by the inadequate supply of nutrients.Feeding Ewes(PDF)
digitalcommons.unl.edu
Needs, options, budgeting.Supplemental Pastures for Sheep
digitalcommons.unl.edu
Efficient and effective ways to pasture sheep are covered here. Includes notes on specific plants.Forage and Rotational Grazing Links
case-agworld.com
Extensive list of publications for those establishing and/or managing pasture or forage.Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)
ext.colostate.edu
Nutrition research spanning more than 100 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, rations can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to meet these requirements. Animals fed these rations should not only remain healthy but be productive and efficient.Copper Nutrition of Sheep and Goats
saltinstitute.org
Information about the copper needs for these two animals from the Salt Institute.Feeding Sheep Corn Silage
omafra.gov.on.ca
Nutrient value and guidelines that should be followed when incorporating corn silage in ewe and lamb diets.Feeding the Lamb Crop
ag.ansc.purdue.edu
There are a number of ways to grow and finish lambs. The type of feeding program will depend in large part on what area of the country one is located, what type of production system is utilized, what the marketing options are and, of course, what feed resources are available.Whole Grain in Lamb Rations
omafra.gov.on.ca
Advantages of using whole grain versus pelleted or mash feeds.Nutritional Effects on Sheep Health
case-agworld.com
Prevention and treatment of diseases commonly associated with nutritional imbalances.Pasture Management
pasturemanagement.com
Land management consultant working out of Absarokee, Mont. provides information about regenerating and fencing your land.Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep
saanendoah.com
Short discussion regarding the risks of copper toxicity encountered when using grain rations not prepared specifically for sheep.Determining Pasture Rental Rates
ag.ndsu.edu
Describes method of leasing out or renting pasture based on animal unit months (AUMs).Purdue University's Forage Information Web Site
agry.purdue.edu
This site contains information on forages for the Midwestern U.S. It contains a section on forage plant identification, complete with photos.
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