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Nutrition of the Ewe Flock Nutrition of the Ewe Flock: Steps to prevent "empty gut disease" caused by the inadequate supply of nutrients. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/eweflock.htm Lambplan Genetic Sheep Evaluation. Lambplan Genetic Sheep Evaluation.: Australia's system for describing genetic worth of animals used in sheepmeat sheep industry. (Management) http://ansc.une.edu.au/lambplan/index.htm Assessment of Stress During Handling and Transport Assessment of Stress During Handling and Transport: Paper covering some of the factors that influence how an animal may react during handling. (Management) http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/livestock/lvstgran.htm Weaning Management of Lambs and Ewes Weaning Management of Lambs and Ewes: Weaning lambs should not be done on impulse, but should be a well-planned activity. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=22 Sheep Sheep: This is a delightful, general information site on sheep designed by a youngster as a 4H project. (Management) http://www.ics.uci.edu/~pazzani/4H/Sheep.html The Herding Page The Herding Page: Links to herding-related sites. (Management) http://www.dogpatch.org/dogs/herding.cfm Welfare of Sheep and Goats Welfare of Sheep and Goats: A number of the procedures necessary to sheep and goat production are stressful, but benefit the animals overall. Alternative methods of restraint, castration, tail-docking, and fostering are available and should be compared to determine relative stressfu (Management) http://ars.sdstate.edu/animaliss/shepgoat.html Guidelines for Using Donkeys as Guard Animals with Sheep Guidelines for Using Donkeys as Guard Animals with Sheep: This paper summarizes some of the management guidelines and other factors which may improve the likelihood of a donkey becoming a successful livestock guard animal. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/donkey2.htm Wintering the Ewe Flock Wintering the Ewe Flock: With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the we (Management) http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/eweflock.html Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning: Separation at weaning can be stressful for both lambs and the ewe. Management goals should be to keep this stress as low as possible, thereby reducing incidence of disease and health problems in ewes and lambs and allowing the lambs to grow at a normal (Management) http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/manewes.html Herding with German Shepherds - Nickelsberg's Farm Herding with German Shepherds - Nickelsberg's Farm: Information about boundary style herding. (Management) http://www.german-shepherdherding.com/ Humane Sheep Handling and Transport Resources Humane Sheep Handling and Transport Resources: Bibliography and audiovisuals. (Management) http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/livestock/lvstshee.htm Controlling Leafy Spurge Using Goats and Sheep Controlling Leafy Spurge Using Goats and Sheep: Sheep and goats can be effective tools to complement herbicides for control of leafy spurge. In addition, their control efforts can generate an economic return from land that other livestock won't graze. (Management) http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/hay/r1093w.htm Behavior and Handling - Sheep and Goats Behavior and Handling - Sheep and Goats: IACUC Learning Module. (Management) http://www.ahsc.arizona.edu/uac/iacuc/sheep/behave.shtml Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling: This site contains information regarding livestock handling and stress reduction. (Management) http://www.grandin.com/references/new.corral.html The Sheep Flock Improvement Program The Sheep Flock Improvement Program: SFIP is a home testing genetic improvement program designed to assist Ontario purebred and commercial sheep producers in the evaluation of potential breeding stock and to provide a measure of the comparative productivity of ewes in the flock. Enrollment i (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_sfip.htm Raising and Training a Livestock-Guarding Dog (PDF) Raising and Training a Livestock-Guarding Dog (PDF): Reviews the basics of guarding dog behavior and methods for starting a pup with sheep. Reprinted February 1999. (Management) http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/EC1238.pdf 4-H Sheep Production Manual 4-H Sheep Production Manual: On-line (PDF) version. (Management) http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/db2www/getbook.d2w/report?fname=4-H+Sheep&ret=/4H/sheep.html National Sheep Improvement Program National Sheep Improvement Program: NSIP offers a computerized genetic performance evaluation program,designed to help identify high-producing replacements, cull poor-producing animals, and assess overall management strengths and weaknesses. (Management) http://www.nsip.org Management Practices Can Influence Predation Management Practices Can Influence Predation: Predisposing factors. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_mgmtpredinf.htm Sheep Coats Sheep Coats: Instructions for making Sheep Coats to protect wool fleeces. (Management) http://www.gfwsheep.com/sheepcoats/sheep.coats.html Working With Livestock Working With Livestock: An animal can be expected to respond to stimuli from both the handler and the environment. This publication looks at each of these factors more closely. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=1 Settling a Claim Resulting from a Dog Attack on Your Flock Settling a Claim Resulting from a Dog Attack on Your Flock: Ever been victimized by a dog attack? Here is information to help you. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=16 Low Stress Livestock Handling Low Stress Livestock Handling: This section of the University of California's Sustainable Ranching Research and Education Project site provides a good introduction to Bud William's Stockmanship techniques. It also provides some good anecdotes and makes a strong connection between str (Management) http://www.foothill.net/~ringram/lvhdlopt.htm Skirting Table Instructions Skirting Table Instructions: Instructions to help you build your own portable skirting table. (Management) http://www.hawksmountainranch.com/skirtingtable.html Publications by ISU Faculty Publications by ISU Faculty: Dr. Morrical's area of research is sheep nutrition, forages and fetal and baby lamb survival. (Management) http://www.public.iastate.edu/~ans/faculty/morrical.html An Introduction to Sheep Behavior An Introduction to Sheep Behavior: Having an understanding of sheep behavior can greatly improve one's ability to handle sheep. By recognizing that the sheep has instincts and using them to your advantage a great deal of stress both to the animal and the people can be avoided. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=2 Stone Brook Stone Brook: List of resources for small flock owners located in Central Maine; and for people thinking of becoming small flock owners anywhere in the US. Has links including everything from mills for processing fiber, to books and periodicals, to husbandry tips. (Management) http://www.stonebrookfarm.com Flock&Family Guardian Network - Livestock Guardian Dog Resource Flock&Family Guardian Network - Livestock Guardian Dog Resource: Livestock Guardian Dog Comprehensive Resource about both companion and working dogs (Management) http://www.flockguard.org/ Sheep Space Allotments Sheep Space Allotments: This publication helps sheep producers plan for optimum spacing requirements for different classes of sheep. (Management) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Sheep/g453.htm Increasing Lamb Survival Increasing Lamb Survival: Proper management of the flock at key times of the production cycle can reduce young lamb mortality. A realistic goal of 10% lamb mortality is attainable by most producers. (Management) http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/incrlamb.html Cornell Sheep Program Cornell Sheep Program: Information about sheep production and management from Cornell University. (Management) http://www.sheep.cornell.edu/sheep/index.html Temple Grandin's Web Page Temple Grandin's Web Page: One of the leaders in livestock behavior and welfare; lots of good information. (Management) http://www.grandin.com/ Sheep Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract) Sheep Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract): Classic reference containing information about how to build an efficient sheep system. Provides detailed layouts so the shepherd can construct his/her own equipment. (Management) http://www.muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/mwps/MW0003.htm Evaluating Farm Resources and Sheep Production Systems Evaluating Farm Resources and Sheep Production Systems: Article helps the shepherd identify and evaluate resources that are available on the farm and to match these assets to an appropriate production system. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/evaluate.htm Replacement Ewe Lamb Production Replacement Ewe Lamb Production: Ewe lambs born in March and April are excellent candidates to be used as replacement ewes in spring-lambing flocks. With proper feeding and breeding management, spring-born ewe lambs should be in production by the time they are 12 to 14 months of age. (Management) http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-97_06/aps-797b.html Sheep Training Tips Sheep Training Tips: Some people are interested in taming older sheep, some people are interested in the halter training. There are some points common to both activities. Brief summary of the process that we used at Fibre Works Farm over a three week period this summer. (Management) http://www.fibreworksfarm.com/shetland/sheep.htm Have You Prepared Your Barn for Lambing? Have You Prepared Your Barn for Lambing?: Having the barn ready before the first lambs arrive is one way to get the lambing season off to a good start. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=17 A Stronger Brace A Stronger Brace: Instructions to build a "diagonal Strainer brace". This design is less expensive and a bit easier to build than other "kiwi" strainer braces. (Management) http://www.foothill.net/~ringram/brcestng.htm Sheep Management Calendar Sheep Management Calendar: General management practices throughout the production cycle. (Management) http://oregonstate.edu/dept/animal-sciences/shpmgmt.htm Sheep Tail Length Sheep Tail Length: Discussion of the pros and cons of docking, and recommendations regarding tail length. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shptaillnth.htm IACUC Learning Module - Sheep IACUC Learning Module - Sheep: This "self-instruction" module in sheep and Goat Care was created for the research staff of the Department of University Animal Care. It does include some useful and interesting information(e.g., normal blood values and physiological signs). (Management) http://www.ahsc.arizona.edu/uac/iacuc/sheep/sheep.shtml Management Strategies for Improved Fall-Lambing Management Strategies for Improved Fall-Lambing: Boost your fall lambing percentages. Here's how. (Management) http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-97_04/aps-772.html Evaluate The Economics Of Your Flock Evaluate The Economics Of Your Flock: In spite of price volatility, it is important that we know our costs and determine how we can cut costs, improve management, and improve productivity, so our operation remains profitable. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=10 Composting is the natural way to dispose of dead animals Composting is the natural way to dispose of dead animals: Learn more about a new project to evaluate composting cattle, hogs and sheep carcasses at the University of Minnesota's Southern Experiment Station, Waseca. (Management) http://www.extension.umn.edu/extensionnews/1997/JN1329.html Ewe-Byte Ewe-Byte: This site is the homepage of Ewe Byte, a comprehensive and affordable system available for managing sheep production and health. (Management) http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/associations/ewebyte/ewebyte.htm Building a Creep Panel Building a Creep Panel: Provides pictures and instructions for building a simple creep panel out of rough cut lumber using simple tools. (Management) http://www.geocities.com/black_dog_farm/Equipment.html Starting or Expanding Your Sheep Flock Starting or Expanding Your Sheep Flock: Discusses the various costs involved in starting or expanding a flock of ewes. For sheep producers and those needing information on sheep production. (Management) http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI0730.html Livestock Handler's Safety Livestock Handler's Safety: Cattle, horses, sheep and pigs are common livestock species in Colorado. Accidents caused by livestock every year account for a significant number of the deaths and injuries to people. (Management) http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/PUBS/LIVESTK/01813.html National Sheep Industry Improvement Center National Sheep Industry Improvement Center: An independent agency that assists the U.S. sheep and goat industries through loans and other financial assistance means. (Management) http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/cssheep.htm#backtable The Sheep Research Foundation The Sheep Research Foundation: Government foundation supporting sheep production and coordinating industry's research priorities. (New Zealand) (Management) http://www.sheepresearch.co.nz/ Sheep Flock Improvement Program EPDs Sheep Flock Improvement Program EPDs: Using Estimated Progeny Difference to make genetic improvements and increase flock performance. (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/sfipepds.htm Sheep Handling Facilities Sheep Handling Facilities: A good working or handling facility whether permanent, temporary, or portable can reduce the physical demands of handling sheep to a very manageable level. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=3 Services for Sheep Producers in Alberta, Canada. Services for Sheep Producers in Alberta, Canada.: Wool processing, shearers and other services. (Management) http://www.farm-online.com/pages/sheep/ab/serv_ab.htm Fred's Micro, Inc. Sheep Program Fred's Micro, Inc. Sheep Program: Keeps records on entire flock of sheep. Allows producer to keep track of ewes in relation to other ewes in flock. Printouts show entire history of ewes, including lambs produced. (Management) http://www.fredsmicro.com/ J & K's Sheep Page J & K's Sheep Page: Features links to sheep care education and information, breeds and wool information, sheep jokes, and foot and mouth information. (Management) http://home.planet.nl/~jhut/sheep/sheep.htm Sheep Transport References Sheep Transport References: List of references regarding the effect of transport upon sheep. (Management) http://lamar.colostate.edu/~grandin/behaviour/sheep.trans.html Newborn Lamb Management Newborn Lamb Management: Care of the newborn lamb from VA Cooperative Extension. (Management) http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-01_01/aps-0309.html United States Border Collie Handlers Association United States Border Collie Handlers Association: Information about Border Collies and herding. Contains articles on general information, activities, veterinary information, breeding, culture, books and magazines, and products. (Management) http://www.bordercollie.org/usbcha.html Early vs Late Lambing - Which is best? Early vs Late Lambing - Which is best?: This article examines the pros and cons of early and late lambing systems and how they can fit individual producer's goals and operations. (Management) http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/earlylmb.html Body Condition Scoring of Sheep Body Condition Scoring of Sheep: Describes method of determining the condition of a sheep (too fat, too thin, just right) which is convenient, and is much more accurate than a simple eye appraisal. Includes pictures. (Management) http://oregonstate.edu/dept/animal-sciences/bcs.htm Condition Scoring of Sheep Condition Scoring of Sheep: Describes method of classifying ewes into groups according to fullness of muscling and amount of fat cover and how to adjust feed regimine according to the condition score and stage of the production cycle. (Management) http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.IU.framescore.html Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What? Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?: The purpose of this factsheet is to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. If predation is the cause of death then it is particularly important to identify the species responsib (Management) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/coydog2.htm Guard Dogs Guard Dogs: Introduction to using guard dogs to control predation of sheep. (Management) http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUgdogs.html Care of Sheep and Lambs Care of Sheep and Lambs: The following are thoughts to help the new producer with the care of their lamb. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=8 Spruce Haven Farm Spruce Haven Farm: Flock and pasture management techniques used on a low-input, pasture-based sheep farm located near Meaford, Ontario, Canada. Includes pictures of homemade handling devises. (Management) http://www.bmts.com/~beggs/ The Ideal Lambing Season The Ideal Lambing Season: Realistically, an ideal lambing season is not likely, however, we can manage the ewes to approach the ideal as close as possible. (Management) http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/ideal.html ZooEasy Record- keeping Software for Sheep Breeders ZooEasy Record- keeping Software for Sheep Breeders: ZooEasy offers complete and user-friendly sheep breeding software for pedigree record keeping. (Management) http://sheep.zooeasy.com Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri: Summary of contents of the Missouri Dead Animal Disposal Statute, which was passed by the 86th General Assembly and became law on August 28, 1992. (Management) http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/envqual/wq0216.htm Livestock Guard Dogs, Llamas and Donkeys Livestock Guard Dogs, Llamas and Donkeys: Guard dogs are an effective method to reduce predation on livestock. Guard llamas and donkeys also appear to reduce losses but appear less effective than guard dogs. Guard dogs can be used in farm flock/pasture operations, on open range, and in feedlots. (Management) http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01218.html Sheep Pocket Guide Sheep Pocket Guide: An aid to basic sheep management practices in today's sheep business. (Management) http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/ansci/sheep/as989-1.htm A Post Lambing Interview A Post Lambing Interview: While lambing season is fresh in your mind, take a few minutes to reflect on what happened, how it happened, and why it happened as it did. (Management) http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=9