GRASS will get scarce later this month and into December. To maintain ewe weight and condition in mid pregnancy there is only one option. These ewes must be fed from late November to early January ...

And lambing percentages and ewe mortality are expected to be slightly higher than average. But most producers have been doing everything they can to keep their ewes in good condition in the hope it ...

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in successful sheep breeding and can make the greatest difference when it comes to preventative health management and flock productivity – for both the ewe and her ...

SILAGE is an expensive feed for pregnant ewes. It costs money to fertilise the grass, to harvest, to store, to feed, to keep ewes bedded and to clean out this bedding. And still, it is not a complete ...

WITH 55% of lamb losses being caused by poor ewe feeding, farmers are advised to pay close attention to nutrition in the run-up to lambing. It's well documented that 75% of lamb growth occurs six ...

ASPEN ” The Bible quote of “teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime” is a concept that parallels the mission of a local nonprofit that is attempting to meet the basic needs of the valley’s ...

Nutrition plays an important role in the overall productivity, health and well-being of the sheep flock. Nutrient requirements of sheep vary with differences in age, body weight and stage of ...

MUNCIE, Ind. — With Thanksgiving just a week away, Feed My Sheep is once again preparing to help bring meals to hundreds of local families in need this season. Similarly to last year, the program will ...

While many families are planning their own Thanksgiving dinners, Feed My Sheep Executive Director Jeff Stegall is preparing to serve 600 to 700 people on the holiday, more than triple the organization ...