Quantitative genetic selection can help producers make good breeding decisions.

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.

The NDSU Extension veterinarian is urging producers to get their livestock vaccinated against anthrax.

Once infected, sheep remain infected for life.

Sheep are tolerant to cold weather with proper care.

The COVID-19 pandemic may result in meat shortages at grocery stores.

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

Extension educators will provide a virtual tour of a west central Minnesota lambing barn.

Shearing sheep prior to lambing improves flock productivity.

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