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.
Jaelyn Whaley
SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist
Also by Jaelyn Whaley
Defending Your Flock Against Scrapie
Scrapie is a prion disease occurring in sheep and goats that results from proteins within the body becoming incorrectly structured. Understanding scrapie and the role sheep producers play in its eradication is key to protecting flock health and supporting successful eradication.
Testing Forages for Nitrates
Free nitrate testing is available at various locations across the state. Nitrate testing strips are used to provide a semi-quantitative value of nitrate levels in forages. It allows producers to make decisions based on the presence or absence of nitrates and appropriate timing for cutting.
Livestock Guardian Dogs That Work: Practical Tips Backed by Producers and Science
Livestock Guard Dogs are indispensable partners in predator protection for sheep and other livestock.