We are looking at ways in which to improve our efficiencies, such as the number of lamb produced per ewe, the number of lambs saved, the number going to market and the overall performance of our flock.
Wes Patton - California

Resources

A variety of resources and materials are available for you to learn about the Let’s Grow campaign. Whether you are new to the industry or wanting to participate in the twoPLUS program, you will find some valuable information here regarding sheep production. For more industry resources, visit www.sheepusa.org/Online_Resources.

Let's Grow with twoPLUS Video

Download Let's Grow Promo Video (1280x720)
MOV (3GB) | MP4 (450MB)
MPG (900MB) | AVI (1.3GB)

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Let's Grow Audio

Dan Persons interviews Mike Murphy

Dan Persons, Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association, interview with Mike Murphy of KSUM in Minnesota

Peter Orwick interviews Tom Rothman

MN Farm Network: Peter Orwick, ASI executive director, interview with Tom Rothman, Minnesota Farm Network

MN Farm Network: Peter Orwick, ASI executive director, interview with Tom Rothman, Minnesota Farm Network

Susan Shultz interview with Dave Russell

Susan Shultz, Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, interview with Dave Russell, Brownfield Ag News

Susan Shultz, Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, interview with Dave Russell, Brownfield Ag News

Marsha Spykerman interview with Ken Anderson

Marsha Spykerman, Iowa Sheep Industry Association, interview with Ken Anderson, Brownfield Ag News

Marsha Spykerman, Iowa Sheep Industry Association, interview with Ken Anderson, Brownfield Ag News

Additional Audio
Stan Poe, Indiana Sheep Association, interview with Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today
http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/index.php/2011/10/31/sheep-industry-needs-to-expand-to-meet-demand

Sheep Handbook

Now includes a CD-ROM

This reference handbook, 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, Wool, and Contact Lists for State Extension Personnel, State Extension Veterinarians and State Animal Health Officers.

  • Price: $74.45 each (includes shipping and handling)
  • Quantity: 1 per order
  • Volume Orders: $60 each for 10 books or more in multiples of 5.
  • Call to order: 303-771-3500 ext. 32. 25% restocking fee

Let’s Grow Media Campaign

Download Let's Grow Promo Tour Video (720x352)
MOV (500MB) | MP4 (280MB)
MPG (740MB) | AVI (2.6GB)

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Downloads

Mentoring is an invaluable way to transfer knowledge from the established to the new in any industry. In recognition of this fact, the American Sheep Industry Association has established a mentor/intern network on a state-by-state basis across the nation in an effort to attract and support new producers. These mentoring guidelines are designed to provide a resource for new and experienced producers alike, guiding them in their relationship and highlighting the impact that strong mentoring relationships can have on successful personal and professional development.
The Sheep Education Catalog provides information on opportunities to learn about sheep production, from online courses, webinars and university courses. Readers are encouraged to contact the author with course title, sponsor and website or descriptive information for new course listings and course updates for the next edition. Author contact: parsons@OptimalAg.com.
An example of individual budgets that can be manipulated to fit your enterprise with some key variables of quantity, prices, owner hours expanded and capital investments based on different regions of the country. This information will be updated as it become available and new regions will be added. Source: Various state agriculture economists.

Management Practices

University of Maryland Extension Webinars

2011:   Ewe and Doe Management (6); and Spring Worm Webinars (4)

2012:  Nutrition and Feeding (6)

2013:  Breeding Better Sheep and Goats (5)

Links to the recordings of these webinars are available at http://www.sheepandgoat.com/recordings.html.  There are also links to the PowerPoint presentations that accompanied each webinar.

Drought Recovery of Pastures and Hay Fields

The third session of the 2013 Ohio Sheep and Goat Web Series, presented by Rory Lewandowski and Jeff McCutcheon, Ohio extension eductors, speaking on "Drought Recovery of Pastures and Hay Fields," has been recorded and is available at http://go.osu.edu/2013Sheep-3. The presentation was given Feb. 18, 2013.

 

Artificial Insemination Techniques of Sheep and Goats

The second session of the 2013 Ohio Sheep and Goat Web Series, presented by Dr. Meghan Wulster-Radcliffe, CEO, American Society of Animal Sciences, speaking on "Artificial Insemination Techniques of Sheep and Goats," has been recorded and is available at  http://go.osu.edu/2013Sheep-2. The presentation was given Feb. 11, 2013.

 

Vaccination Programs for Sheep and Goats

The first session of the 2013 Ohio Sheep and Goat Web Series, presented by Dr. Eric Gordon regarding vaccination programs for sheep and goats, has been recorded and is available at http://go.osu.edu/2013Sheep-1. The presentation was given Feb. 4, 2013.

 

Webinar: Looking Towards the Future of Parasite Management through “Host-Colored” Glasses

The webinar is available at http://www.optimalag.com/webinars/2012-12-11_ParasiteManagement.wmv.

A copy of the slides used by Dr. Bowdridge for the Parasite Management presentation is posted at the URL: http://www.optimalag.com/webinars/2012-12-11_ParasiteManagement.pdf.

Webinar: Capitalizing on the Mutual Benefits of a Mentoring Relationship

A presentation about the guidelines for forming, maintaining and completing a good mentoring relationship is provided, followed by producers sharing their mentoring relationship experiences. A recording of the webinar is available at www.optimalag.com/webinars/2012-11-13%2018.01%20Capitalizing%20on%20the%20Mutual%20Benefits%20of%20a%20Mentoring%20Relationship.wmv. This is a Windows Media file and plays on Windows Media Player. The mentoring guidelines PowerPoint slides are available at www.optimalag.com/webinars/Mentoring%20Relationship.pdf.

Webinar: Proper Feeding of Ewes During Breeding and Pregnancy (September)

http://www.optimalag.com/webinars/2012-08-28%2019.00%20Proper%20Feeding%20of%20Ewes%20During%20Breeding%20and%20Pregnancy.wmv

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