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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Sheep Keds in South Dakota

Factsheet covering the lifecycle, identification and management options for Sheep Keds in South Dakota.

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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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