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Summer Sheep and Goat Show Sale Requirements
Summer is on the way and with it many sheep and goat shows and sales. Do you have the right documentation to be transporting your animals?
Colostrum for Lambs
Fact sheet about the importance of colostrum for lambs
Clostridial Disease Management and Vaccines for Sheep and Goats
Vaccination against clostridium perfringens is universally recommended for small ruminants. Learn some expert vaccine considerations for both sheep and goats.
South Dakota Sheep and Goat Needs Assessment
A summary of South Dakota responses to guide on-going Extension efforts for South Dakota sheep and goat producers.
Wool Evaluation 101
Guide to evaluating wool.
Nutritional Considerations for Flocks During Breeding Season
Optimizing flock nutrition throughout the breeding season can help improve conception rates, lambing percentages and ram longevity.
Managing Sheep Body Condition Score Throughout the Year
This fact sheet and barn reference are for sheep producers to implement body condition scoring in their management practices.
Heat Stress in Small Ruminants
The Upper Midwest provides periods of extreme heat during summer and shorter periods of heat stress potential during spring and fall. Are your sheep and goats cool enough in their environment?
Considerations for Increasing Wool Value
The wool market continually rewards those who emphasize high-quality production. Efforts to increase wool clip value can be made through regular management practices and proper wool clip preparation at shearing.
Are Your Dewormers Effective For Your Sheep or Goat?
Using an effective dewormer properly can be part of a strategy in preventing internal parasites in sheep and goats. So how do you know if your dewormer is effective, and what does it mean to use it properly?