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Control Parasites in Sheep   ( 2012-05-10 )

Reducing parasite infestations in pastures is critical to a good management program.

Ergot Can Cause Lambing Problems   ( 2012-04-04 )

Ergot is a fungus that forms in the seed heads of cereal grains and mature grasses.

Market Advisor: Texas Drought Drops Sheep Numbers   ( 2012-02-14 )

Texas is by far the leading lamb-producing state, so what happens there also affects the entire country.

Shear Sheep Before Lambing   ( 2012-01-27 )

Shearing sheep prior to lambing improves flock productivity.

Soremouth Virus Affects Sheep and Humans   ( 2011-10-25 )

Soremouth is common in sheep and goats.

NDSU Hettinger Center to Hold Fall Ram Test   ( 2011-09-09 )

 

Livestock Indemnity Program Can Benefit Producers   ( 2011-04-15 )

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.

NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center Offers Sheep Research Report   ( 2011-01-24 )

The report highlights the most recent cutting-edge sheep research conducted at NDSU.

Market Advisor: Lamb Prices to Continue Strong   ( 2011-01-19 )

Higher prices are being fueled by shorter supplies of lambs and strong demand for lamb and byproducts.

Cache Valley Virus May Have Affected N.D. Sheep   ( 2011-01-13 )

Minimizing ewes’ exposure to mosquitoes is the best way to protect them against an abortion-causing virus.

N.D. 4-H Judging Team Places in National Event   ( 2010-12-02 )

A North Dakota 4-H judging team receives awards in national competition.

NDSU Center to Hold Ram Test   ( 2010-09-17 )

The Dakota Fall Ram Test is one of three ram tests in the nation that provide progressive producers the opportunity to measure both performance and wool traits.

Sheep Shearing School Set for Nov. 13-15   ( 2010-09-08 )

The NDSU Sheep Shearing School provides an opportunity, not only for beginners to learn how to shear sheep, but also for current shearers to hone their skills to become more profitable.

4-H’ers Receive Showmanship, Hersdman Awards   ( 2010-08-03 )

4-H’ers were presented livestock showmanship and herdsman awards at the North Dakota State Fair.

4-H’ers Win Sheep Show Awards   ( 2010-07-30 )

North Dakota youth bring home awards from the 4-H Sheep Show at the State Fair.

Redden to Join NDSU Animal Sciences Department   ( 2010-06-01 )

NDSU has hired Reid Redden as the Extension sheep specialist and an associate professor.

NDSU Sponsors Performance Ram Test in Hettinger   ( 2010-04-13 )

The purpose of the test is to compare growth and carcass traits among ram lambs raised under a similar environment.

Market Advisor: Lamb Prices Show Seasonal Strength   ( 2010-03-23 )

The historic seasonal price pattern for fed lambs shows a peak after the spring holidays are over, with a general decline into the heavy fall marketing period.

NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center Offers 2010 Sheep Research Report   ( 2010-03-05 )

The report highlights the most recent cutting edge research conducted at NDSU on behalf of the sheep producers of North Dakota.

Make Plans to Move Livestock, Hay Now   ( 2010-02-23 )

Don’t wait for flooding to move livestock and hay.