Sheep producers have many considerations when thinking about expanding their flocks.

The report highlights research conducted at NDSU on behalf sheep producers.

Inadequate nutrition can cause cows to lose weight and body condition.

Horses need good-quality hay and sufficient water during the winter.

Thiamine deficiencies and excess sulfur can cause polio in sheep.

Some newborn calves may need help surviving this spring’s cold conditions.

Mud and melting snow creates a wet environment that can cause calf health problems.

Late-spring snow, cold rain and sleet storms have moved across parts of the northern Plains that have coincided with peak calving and lambing seasons.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

This spring’s rainy weather can lead to anthrax development.