Sheep

Resources for large and small sheep producers:

 

OSU Extension Lambing School is held in January each year. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how to increase your odds of getting live lambs on the ground and off to a good start! This school is held in a commercial sheep lambing barn, so there are ample hands-on opportunities. The school also includes discussions on sheep nutrition and facilities.

An Oregon State University/Oregon Sheep Growers Association sheep parasite workshop is planned for January 2010.  The workshop will be limited to 25 participants.  The day long session will consist of parasite control strategies along with hands-on fecal count determination.  Participants will learn how to do fecal tests on their own farm.  Pre-registration and fee will be required.  Registration details will be posted on this website when they become available.  For more information, contact Gene Pirelli.

OSU Department of Animal Sciences Sheep Extension

Voluntary Scrapie Eradication Program information. Information on the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service scrapie identification program

The Sheep Industry Handbook, an excellent resource covering the basics of sheep production, is for beginner and experienced sheep producers alike. Topics include Sheep Breeding, Forages, Handling, Health, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Predator Control, Quality Assurance, Reproduction, Sheep Care and Wool. It can be ordered from the American Sheep Industry Association.

"Parasite Concerns in Sheep". Summarizes the notes on this subject from the Oregon Sheep Growers annual convention, December 2006.