HOW TO MEASURE FEED
HOW TO MEASURE FEED One of the most important steps in market project management is weighing your animal. Feed amounts must be adjusted by knowing the weight changes. On average,…
HOW TO MEASURE FEED One of the most important steps in market project management is weighing your animal. Feed amounts must be adjusted by knowing the weight changes. On average,…
Daily Pen Evaluation Every day, twice a day you have an opportunity to actively manage your project’s health! Every feeding, look at each of these items and correct them as…
TRAINING SHEEP FOR SHOWPart 1 – Tips & Techniques for Setting the Foundation Showmanship Theory & Mindset: “Showmanship training, along with feed & health management all begin on day one.…
SHEEP TERMINOLOGY So what is the difference in names? Like all species, there are specific names for specific points in an animal’s life. But, because many do not know the…
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A LAMB AUCTION Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to purchase your…
HOW TO PICK OUT A MARKET LAMB Picking out a market lamb can be a challenge. The first obstacle is that they appear to all look alike! Our goal is…
THE BEHAVIOR OF SHEEP In managing a lamb project, it’s important to understand the difference between healthy and sick lamb behaviors. It will help you identify a potential health problem. …
MARKET OR WOOL SHEEP BREEDSWhat is the Difference between Market vs Wool Sheep Breeds? There are over 200 breeds of sheep in the world and they fall into basic categories of sheep:…
HOW TO ESTIMATE AGE OF GOATS & SHEEP Figuring out the general age of goats and sheep can be accomplished in a couple of ways. The breeder can tell you…
HOW TO EVALUATE LAMENESS, WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?What Should I Look For? Each day, twice a day, you are given an opportunity to practice livestock management. Each time you feed;…