MSU Extension Sheep & Goats

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  Sheep & Goats

  MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

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• Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training

  This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.

• Getting Started with Meat Goats

  Published on April 1, 2016

  The basics of meat goat production.

• Sheep and Goat Management

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with sheep and goats.

• Animal Based Enterprises

  Published on January 11, 2016

  Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).

• Fencing and Watering Systems for Livestock Webinar

  Published on March 15, 2017

  Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.

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  Sheep & Goats

  MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

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  Richard Ehrhardt, PhD

  Senior Specialist-Small Ruminant Extension
  ehrhard5@msu.edu
  517-353-2906
  

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  Kim Cassida, Ph.D.

  Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist - Forages & Cover Crops
  cassida@msu.edu
  517-353-0278
  

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  Michael Metzger

  Small Ruminant Educator
  metzgerm@msu.edu
  517-788-4292
  

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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  Watering Systems for Grazing (E3097)

  Published on March 26, 2012
  There are two basic approaches to watering systems on grazing land: either take the water to the animals, or provide limited access for the animals to go to the water.

• 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl Resources

  Published on April 6, 2015
  Resources used for the 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl

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  Freezer Lamb Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 15, 2020
  This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for the freezer lambs.

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  Freezer Goat Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 15, 2020
  This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for freezer goat.

• Goat Organizations

  Published on April 6, 2015
  The following organizations may provide more information in the 4-H goat project area.

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  4-H Animal Care & Well-Being Bookmarks – Goat 4H1706

  The 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Bookmarks are species-specific resources to help provide answers to ten commonly asked questions about animals that youth may encounter when showing at a fair or exhibition.

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  Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Sheep and Goats

  Published on May 25, 2020
  This document will serve as a guide to help youth market, establish pricing, find a processor, keep records, and evaluate transportation considerations.

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  Supporting the Animal Agriculture Industry in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2020
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.

• Animal Heat Stress Management

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Livestock farmers should be prepared to respond to high heat conditions.

• Animal Agriculture: Impacting Animal Health and Wellbeing

  Published on December 22, 2016
  As stewards of agriculture, livestock producers are continuously focused on improving production and minimizing risks. Animal health is one area producers are always striving to improve.