Content by Jaelyn Whaley
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.
Profit-Driven Sheep Management: Budgets, Lenders and Smart Changes @ Huron
Join SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley for a presentation on profit-driven sheep management from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CDT on July 18 at The SHED at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1060 3rd St. SW, Huron, SD 57350).
SDSU Extension encourages testing forage nitrate levels
June 11, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages.
Gearing Up for State Fair: Understanding Market Lamb Gains
Prepare for the state fair and better understand market lamb gains and weigh-backs.
How to Test Hay and Forage for Nitrate Levels Using Test Strips
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete Nitrate testing for forage and hay.
Sheep Keds in South Dakota
Factsheet covering the lifecycle, identification and management options for Sheep Keds in South Dakota.
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 Sheep Keds
Sheep keds (Melophagus ovinus) are blood-sucking external parasites that can significantly impact sheep production.
Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling to the Ethnic Market
The ethnic market plays a crucial role in the success of the American lamb industry. Learn some keys to success for taking advantage of seasonal demand and price fluctuations in this growing market, including when and where to sell.
Three outstanding operations receive SD Master Lamb Producer Awards
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Master Lamb Producer Awards.