Links to herding-related sites.
This article examines the pros and cons of early and late lambing systems and how they can fit individual producer's goals and operations.
Article helps the shepherd identify and evaluate resources that are available on the farm and to match these assets to an appropriate production system.
Information about sheep production and management from Cornell University.
This "self-instruction" module in sheep and Goat Care was created for the research staff of the Department of University Animal Care. It does include some useful and interesting information(e.g., normal blood values and physiological signs).
An independent agency that assists the U.S. sheep and goat industries through loans and other financial assistance means.
Discussion of the pros and cons of docking, and recommendations regarding tail length.
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.
Discusses the various costs involved in starting or expanding a flock of ewes. For sheep producers and those needing information on sheep production.
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.
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