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Animal Science Document Database
On-line (pdf) version.
www.ansci.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/db2www/getbook.d2w/report?fname=4-H+Sheep&ret=/4H/sheep.html |
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A Post Lambing Interview
While lambing season is fresh in your mind , take a few minutes to reflect on what happened , how it happened , and why it happened as it did.
www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=9 |
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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.
www.foothill.net/~ringram/brcestng.htm |
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An Introduction to Sheep Behavior
Having an understanding of sheep behavior can greatly improve one`s ability to handle sheep. by recognizing that the sheep has instincts and using them to your advantage a great deal of stress both to the animal and the people can be avoided.
www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=2 |
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Information Resources for Livestock and Poultry Handling and Transport
Information resources for livestock and poultry handling and transport. edited by jennifer o` driscoll.
www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/livestock/lvstgran.htm |
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Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling
This site contains information regarding livestock handling and stress reduction.
www.grandin.com/references/new.corral.html |
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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 pictures.
oregonstate.edu/dept/animal-sciences/bcs.htm |
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Equipment
Provides pictures and instructions for building a simple creep panel out of rough cut lumber using simple tools.
www.geocities.com/black_dog_farm/Equipment.html |
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Care of Sheep and Lambs
The following are thoughts to help the new producer with the care of their lamb.
www.ansci.uiuc.edu/sheepnet/fulltext.cfm?section=2&documentID=8 |
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Composting is the natural way to dispose of dead animals
Learn more about a new project to evaluate composting cattle , hogs and sheep carcasses at the university of minnesota`s southern experiment station , waseca.
www.extension.umn.edu/extensionnews/1997/JN1329.html |
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