sheep

A research project led by the University of Idaho is working on discovering the genes that determine the most desirable traits in sheep. Associate Professor Brenda Murdoch says one of the goals of the project is to help producers either develop genetic tools or make better breeding decisions ...

The triple digit, record breaking heat is not only dangerous for humans, but it can be extremely dangerous for livestock as well. Washington State University Livestock Extension Specialist, Don Llewellyn, said livestock owners need to alter their management and practices to reduce the likelihood of heat stress. ...

The American Sheep Industry Association launched the American Wool Assurance Website. The website allows American sheep producers to take what the industry calls a crucial step in certifying their wool through a voluntary, American industry-driven certification process ...

2020 was a year of ups-and-downs in the United States, and the sheep industry was no exception. COVID-19, major changes in processing, and changes in consumer behavior led to challenges for the U.S. sheep industry. However, there were also positives outlined in the 2020 Sheep Industry Review, a checkoff-funded report commissioned by the American Lamb Board and the American Sheep Industry Associa

Washington Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier had has introduced legislation that looks to reduce methane emissions produced by livestock. She said the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act will provide funds to study innovative methods to reduce methane emissions in livestock, including through feed additives such as seaweed. ...

The University of Idaho was recently awarded a $209,595 grant from the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial mission Council.  The money will be used to fund an ongoing project designed to help minimize the impact of diseases in sheep, as well as provide genetic testing.  Th...

American red meat production totaled 4.40 billion pounds in December of 2017, up slightly from December of the previous year.  For the calendar year 2017, commercial red meat production was 52 billion pounds. That was 3% higher than the previous year. Add...

A new Sheep Industry Economic Impact Study completed recently shows that sheep continue to be a good investment for America.  The impact analysis revealed that every one dollar spent in sheep and sheep-related production added an additional $2.87 to the...

WSU’s Snohomish County Extension will be hosting a twilight pasture walk near Duvall on June 22nd from 6:30 until 9.   The goal is to help create or improve grazing plans for producers including judging quality, defining goals, plant growth and grazing time, and creating systems amongst many other topics.   T...

After two consecutive years of gains, the most recent report on lamb and sheep showed that there are fewer head in the U.S.   USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam said the reason is simple, price. In 2014, prices were $159 per hundredweight.  ...