Though Bryar Sherrill of Levelland, TX is only 13 years old, he is an established veteran of the Livestock Show circuit. “I’ve grown up with livestock and showing has been a family business. I have been showing since I could walk in jackpots, but I have had the pleasure of showing at majors for 6 […]
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Part I: Signs and Symptoms of Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats Barber pole worms are the most common internal parasites of concern for U.S. sheep and goats as they are highly pathogenic, adaptable, voracious feeds, prolific egg layers, and have a short life cycle. Relatively warm and wet climates of the U.S. make barber
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Predator control is an important management tool for sheep and goat raisers. Young animals make for easy prey, and predators will capitalize on the opportunity to target lambs and kid goats when given the chance. Predators can devastate a small ruminant operation by reducing survivability and ultimately decreasing revenue if control measures are not in
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Breeds of Goats Goats were first introduced to North America by some of the earliest European settlers. Since that time, they have been valued by many for their ability to convert low-quality forages to high-quality meat, milk, and fiber. Characteristics of some of the most popular goat breeds in the U.S. are listed below. They
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Sheep and goats have a unique physiology that makes them particularly well-suited for range conditions in arid climates, although most breeds have adapted well to all regions of the continental U.S. Because of their distinct qualities, sheep and goats can offer many advantages to landowners in the areas of hardiness, range management, and reproductive efficiency,
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Brayden Bryan, 14 years old from Stanton, TX, has been showing since she was in the third grade. “My mom grew up showing livestock and wanted me to try it. I got hooked! I have loved every minute of it.” she says “Goats were my first choice to show and then I thought it would
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Over 40 breeds of sheep can be found in the U.S. today. Each one has their own characteristic strengths and weaknesses meaning there is likely a breed (or breeds) best suited for your particular production system and goals. Listed below are several of the country’s most popular sheep breeds categorized into six breed types –
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A simple mention of the word “copper” is likely to strike fear among most sheep raisers. It is true that sheep have a unique process of metabolizing copper which puts them at higher risk for copper toxicity compared to other species. However, the role of copper in sheep diets is too complex to let this
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When you ask Colt Pittman, 13 of Canadian, TX what he loves most about raising a show animal, he says “Always having a friend, and the friends I make along the way. I love going to shows and hanging out with my friends from all over the country. We all like to chip in and
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