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Applications open for SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe program
August 22, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.
Sheep Shearing School
SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for students from October 25-27 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).
Sheep & Goats
South Dakota ranks sixth nationally in sheep and wool production. And the industry is growing.
Elevate Ewe
Elevate Ewe is designed for beginning sheep producers who want to develop or improve a full or part-time sheep operation.
Animal Science Research and Extension Report
Research report from Animal Science Department covering a variety of areas in livestock production.
Detecting Pregnancy and Litter Size in Ewes Using Ultrasound
Guide providing insights on optimal timing for pregnancy scanning, what to look for at different gestational stages, and practical ultrasound techniques for the best results.
Navel Dips for Lambs and Kids
Treating umbilical cords with a navel dip at birth is recommended to ensure a healthy start for lambs and kids and preventing the occurrence of navel (joint) ill.
Lamb Birth Weights in Relation to Lamb Survivability
To increase survival, lamb birth weights cannot be overlooked. Learn some key management factors for optimizing birth weights this lambing season.
Lamb Cut Pricing Calculator
Calculator to help estimate the cost to feed a lamb to harvest weight and breakeven required by selling lamb cuts.
4 South Dakota sheep producers receive Master Lamb awards
October 23, 2024
Four operations were named South Dakota Master Lamb Producers during the 2024 South Dakota Sheep Growers annual convention in Rapid City.