Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling
This site contains information regarding livestock handling and stress reduction.
Body Condition Scoring of Sheep
Describes method of determining the condition of a sheep (too fat, too thin, just right) which is convenient, and is much more accurate than a simple eye appraisal. Includes pict…
Building a Creep Panel
Provides pictures and instructions for building a simple creep panel out of rough cut lumber using simple tools.
Condition Scoring of Sheep
Describes method of classifying ewes into groups according to fullness of muscling and amount of fat cover and how to adjust feed regimine according to the condition score and stag…
Evaluating Farm Resources and Sheep Production Systems
Article helps the shepherd identify and evaluate resources that are available on the farm and to match these assets to an appropriate production system.
Flock&Family Guardian Network - Livestock Guardian Dog Resource
Livestock Guardian Dog Comprehensive Resource about both companion and working dogs
FlockFiler: Complete Software for Sheep Records
FlockFiler is a computer database for keeping health, management, and breeding records of sheep. For Windows and Macintosh, FlockFiler is suitable for any shepherd and for flocks o…
Guidelines for Using Donkeys as Guard Animals with Sheep
This paper summarizes some of the management guidelines and other factors which may improve the likelihood of a donkey becoming a successful livestock guard animal.
Introduction to Sheep Farming
Training book and courses on all aspects of sheep farming. Advice on breeding a predigree flock
Management Strategies for Improved Fall-Lambing
Boost your fall lambing percentages. Here's how.
Nutrition of the Ewe Flock
Steps to prevent "empty gut disease" caused by the inadequate supply of nutrients.
Sheep Flock Improvement Program EPDs
Using Estimated Progeny Difference to make genetic improvements and increase flock performance.
Sheep Management Calendar
General management practices throughout the production cycle.
Sheep Tail Length
Discussion of the pros and cons of docking, and recommendations regarding tail length.
Sheep Training Tips
Some people are interested in taming older sheep, some people are interested in the halter training. There are some points common to both activities. Brief summary of the proces…
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 o…
Temple Grandin's Web Page
One of the leaders in livestock behavior and welfare; lots of good information.
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