BOZEMAN — A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project. The initiative studies …
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UW Extension Sheep Task Force Delivers New Programming and Resources
by Andy SchwabWithin the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources, extension specialists are hired to provide teaching, research, and extension expertise on campus and beyond. Currently, Whit …
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The American Sheep Industry Association conducted its annual Spring Trip to Washington, D.C., this week as approximately 50 sheep producers from all over the country traveled to the nation’s capital …
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Sheep Inventory Increases for the First Time in 8 Years
by Andy SchwabThe American Sheep Industry Association prepares an annual market report for the American Lamb Board summarizing key statistics and trends in the sheep industry. Here are some highlights from the …
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UW Extension Sheep Task Force Offering Webinar Series on Predator Management
by Colter BrownStarting Tuesday, Feb. 25, the University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force is hosting a series of virtual webinars on predator management. The webinar series is free and open to the public. …
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Wyoming Sheep and Lambs Lost to Predators Reached 15-Year High in 2024
by Colter BrownWyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 36,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2024, representing a total value of $8.25 million, according to a survey conducted by …
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UW Extension to Offer Free Online Lambing and Kidding Class Dec. 6
by Andy SchwabThree county extension educators have partnered to offer the University of Wyoming Extension’s first virtual class on lambing and kidding. The one-session course will take place Friday, Dec. 6, at …
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American Sheep Industry Research Update Looks at Alternative to Shearing
by Colter BrownMontana State University Extension Sheep and Wool Specialist Brent Roeder joined the ASI Research Update podcast this month to discuss Bioharvesting Wool: An Alternative to Shearing. “They really got into bioharvesting in the …
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As the last of the hay is put up, and signs of fall are in the air, many sheep producers across the Western range will begin thinking about the next …
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Montana and Wyoming Woolgrowers Hold Successful State Ram Sales
by Colter BrownThe Montana and Wyoming Woolgrowers held their respective state ram sales this week, showcasing some of the best sheep genetics available in the west. Montana Ram and Ewe Sale In …