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Using proper stockmanship and animal handling techniques when working with sheep.

Jed Fiskness, Fiskness Family Farm, shares expertise from his farm. Discussion includes: marketing, nutrition, genetics & reproduction, financial aspects and more!

Learn from Dr. Mike Schuster, Dr. Tiffany Wolf, and Sarah Nelson

Safe Handling Techniques When Working With Meat Goats

“It is important to understand the drivers of market dynamics,” says Dr. Travis Hoffman, Extension sheep specialist for NDSU and UMN. “Join us to learn about tools that can assist producers to determine plans for marketing our 2024 lamb crop. Dr. Tyler Cozzens is an Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center, and will be the primary presenter to discuss current supply ...

"The role of soil health in maintaining productive grasslands during droughts cannot be overlooked. In this webinar, we will dig into some facets of soil health and how to build more resilience into your pastures for the dry years. We will also discuss grazing small ruminants with intensive grazing management and some tips and tricks for success." Jonathan Kilpatrick, Sustainable Farming Associ...

Join us to learn the next steps to profitability with fiber-producing animals, creating new markets, and offering products that reach an expanded audience of people that share a passion for generating fiber garments and crafts.

U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Jessica Spreitzer, director of trade analysis, and Courtney Heller, director of export services, will provide a summary of international lamb trade in 2023 and opportunities for future success in 2024. Spreitzer and Heller work with a wide variety of information to provide analysis on the U.S. red meat industry and global trade to both domestic and international st...

Jonathan Kilpatrick from the Sustainable Farming Association talks about different fencing and grazing management strategies for sheep and goats. Jonathan has numerous years of experience with his own animals and working on ranches around the country.

This is a tremendous chance to learn from our animal health colleagues Dr. Whitney Knauer and Dr. Emily Barrell, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, regarding your sheep and goat operations . Dr. Knauer will discuss pre-breeding management for sheep and goats. Dr. Barrell will focus on hoof diseases and the basics of hoof trimming to prepare for fall. “Hoof maintenance and ...

A panel discussion with 4 talented lamb feeders will discuss a variety of topics relevant for sheep farmers both big and small. The sheep industry has battled recent volatility and costs of production that make the decision to feed or market your lambs an important decision. “Sheep production and profitability hinges on animal health, management and marketing for the 2023 lamb crop,” says Travi...

Caroline Scheffert (Waseca, MN) and Tom Peterson (Sauk Centre, MN) share with us their operations as beginning farmers. Caroline raises registered Polypay sheep and Tom raises meat goats (mostly Boer and Spanish crosses). Learn how they started in the industry, how it's going, things they've learned along the way, and plans for the future.

Dr. Cindy Wolf, DVM, discusses the roadmap for the future with how FDA antibiotic regulations will affect producers, the need for developing an established relationship with your veterinarian, and genetic selection for parasite resistance and management tools for your sheep and goats. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic guidance pertaining ...

Go on a virtual tour of Sherry's Saanens dairy goat farm owned by Sherry & Rob Panuska

Goat & Sheep Marketing discussion 3-29-22

Feeding Sheep and Goats for the Age Stage of Production Part 1

Sheep and Goat Feeding for the Age Stage of Production Part 2

Goat Sheep Feeding for the Age Stage of Production Part 3

Goat Sheep Drought Concerns with Troy Salzer

Goat and Sheep Management Preparing for the Breeding Season Part 2

Goat and Sheep Management Preparing for the Breeding Season Part 1 HD

Goat and Sheep winter forage and nutrition Part 3

Goat and Sheep Winter forage and nutrition Sampling & testing forage quality Part 2

Goat & Sheep Winter forage and nutrition Considerations- Part 1

Goat & Sheep Management-Dr Cindy Wolf, DVM-Record keeping & proper identification, Part 3 of 3.

Goat & Sheep Management- Record keeping and proper identification- Dan Persons, Part 2

Goat & Sheep Management - Record keeping & proper identification-Dr Stacey Schwabenlander, Part 1

Pasture Management 101 for Sheep and Goat Producers, Brenda Postels, UMN Extension

Goat & sheep birthing & animal health-Dystocia (difficult birth) with Kyle Rozeboom-UMN-Part 2 of 4