Jaelyn Whaley

SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist

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605-374-4177

SDSU Extension Lemmon Regional Center
401 6th Ave. W.
Lemmon, SD 57638

Jaelyn supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist based in Lemmon.

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Lemmon Regional Center

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Shearing Before Lambing: A Management Tool for Lamb Growth and Survival

While some producers shear primarily for wool management, recent research has shown that pre-lambing shearing can also influence lamb birth weight, vigor, and early growth.

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Managing Sheep Keds

Sheep keds (Melophagus ovinus) are blood-sucking external parasites that can significantly impact sheep production.

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Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling to the Ethnic Market

The ethnic market plays a crucial role in the success of the American lamb industry. Learn some keys to success for taking advantage of seasonal demand and price fluctuations in this growing market, including when and where to sell.

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