Sheep Reproduction and Genetics
Sheep & Goats
South Dakota ranks sixth nationally in sheep and wool production. And the industry is growing.
Sheep Ultrasound School
SDSU Extension will host a Sheep Ultrasound School on November 7 from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).
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.
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.
Managing Late-Gestation Heat Stress in Fall-Lambing Ewes
As South Dakota sheep producers navigate more high-heat days and longer warm seasons, we will have to work to adapt flock management to maintain health and productivity.
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.
Proper Ewe Nutrition Benefits Future Lamb Performance
Supplying ewes with greater levels of energy during gestation ultimately leads to greater lamb performance throughout their lifetime.
Boosting Ram Nutrition for Optimal Breeding Success
Around breeding time, nutritional considerations tend to lean towards the ewes, but what about rams?
Colostrum for Lambs
Fact sheet about the importance of colostrum for lambs
Nutritional Considerations for Flocks During Breeding Season
Optimizing flock nutrition throughout the breeding season can help improve conception rates, lambing percentages and ram longevity.