Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?
The purpose of this factsheet is to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. If predation is the cause of death then it is particularly important to identify the species responsible so additional control measures can be implemented to minimize future losses. Heavy emphasis is placed on distinguishing between coyote predation and dog predation, since they collectively account for almost all predator related losses in Ontario flocks.
Spruce Haven Farm
Flock and pasture management techniques used on a low-input, pasture-based sheep farm located near Meaford, Ontario, Canada. Includes pictures of homemade handling devises.
Starting or Expanding Your Sheep Flock
Discusses the various costs involved in starting or expanding a flock of ewes. For sheep producers and those needing information on sheep production.
Stone Brook
List of resources for small flock owners located in Central Maine; and for people thinking of becoming small flock owners anywhere in the US. Has links including everything from mills for processing fiber, to books and periodicals, to husbandry tips.
A Stronger Brace
Instructions to build a "diagonal Strainer brace". This design is less expensive and a bit easier to build than other "kiwi" strainer braces.
Temple Grandin's Web Page
One of the leaders in livestock behavior and welfare; lots of good information.
United States Border Collie Handlers Association
Information about Border Collies and herding. Contains articles on general information, activities, veterinary information, breeding, culture, books and magazines, and products.
Weaning Management of Lambs and Ewes
Weaning lambs should not be done on impulse, but should be a well-planned activity.
Welfare of Sheep and Goats
A number of the procedures necessary to sheep and goat production are stressful, but benefit the animals overall. Alternative methods of restraint, castration, tail-docking, and fostering are available and should be compared to determine relative stressfulness.
Wintering the Ewe Flock
With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the weather is.
Working With Livestock
An animal can be expected to respond to stimuli from both the handler and the environment. This publication looks at each of these factors more closely.
ZooEasy Record- keeping Software for Sheep Breeders
ZooEasy offers complete and user-friendly sheep breeding software for pedigree record keeping.
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