It’s that time of year again, the 3rd trimester nannies are off of corn stalks and in confinement, getting 100% of their nutrients delivered to them. I’ve traditionally fed 100% of their dry-matter requirements with a metered amount of mid-quality... Continue Reading →
Why it matters to you: Improved market access: Easier compliance with domestic and international trade requirements. Increased consumer and buyer confidence: Assures customers of healthy, disease-free animals and products. Reduced economic losses: Less need for culling, testing, and disease management... Continue Reading →
A Dream Come True... Saidi Ringenberg of Lexington (right) received first place in the Senior Division of the National Make It With Wool competition, January 19-21, in Fort Worth, Texas. Emma Olson of Sargent (left) was fourth runner-up in the... Continue Reading →
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By the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention INFECTION IN ANIMALS Sore mouth is principally found in sheep and goats. In the United States, 40% of sheep operations reported sore mouth infections within their flock during 1998-2000, this according... Continue Reading →
UNL Extension and the Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Association have prepared a great program for your educational needs to prepare you for your upcoming lambing and kidding season. Pre-registration deadline is January 18th. Lambing and Kidding flyer and agendaDownload
SORIA, OLSON, RINGENBERG, BRENNEMANN STATE WOOL CONTEST DIVISION WINNERSAndrea Nisley, UNL Extension EducatorEmma Olson of Sargent, in the Junior Division, Saidi Ringen-berg of Lexington, in the Senior Division and Delores Bren-nemann of Hyannis in the Adult Division will be Nebraska’s... Continue Reading →
I get questions regarding the best time of year to breed/kid to meet peak demand or carcass meat and thus get highest prices for slaughter goats. The short answer is to have slaughter goats ready for sale/shipment one to two... Continue Reading →
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