Shearing sheep prior to lambing improves flock productivity.

Topics include hoof diseases, hoof trimming, and pre-breeding management.

NDSU Extension will host a forum on the market outlook and current issues for lamb producers.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing sheep produces to look for new ways to market their lamb.

Youth chosen for the Starter Flock Discounted Loan Program will receive an interest-free loan to purchase 10 yearling Rambouillet ewes.

Youth will receive an interest-free loan to purchase 10 ewes from the Hettinger Research Extension Center flock.

Thiamine deficiencies and excess sulfur can cause polio in sheep.

The sheep industry has reasons to be optimistic.

Soremouth is common in sheep and goats.

The workshop will span production topics of lamb nutrition, antibiotic use, local meat production and lamb carcass ultrasound.