Sheep and Goat Publications
All Sheep and Goat Publications Content
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.
Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability
Fact sheet to help decipher both the results of a “quick test” and laboratory analysis for livestock suitability.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) in South Dakota 4-H resources
About YQCA – the national program
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth producing and/or showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows, and is appropriate for youth learning levels.
Multispecies Grazing: Benefits of Sheep Integration on Rangelands
Fact sheet about diversifying your operation to benefit your rangeland.
Frequently Asked Questions - Forage Nitrate Toxicity in Ruminant Livestock
A fact sheet to address frequently asked questions about forage nitrate toxicity in ruminant livestock.
Ranch Drought Planning
Fact sheet with general drought planning tips from the range and natural resource perspective.
Round Bale Storage Conservation
Fact sheet discussing conservation of round bale storage.
Structuring Grazing Leases
Fact sheet including ranch resource goals to improve landowner - lessee relationships.
Feed & Water Testing Laboratories
A partial listing of available feed testing laboratories.