You Bought Livestock at the Local Auction Barn. Now What?
John Yost, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educator; Ohio State University Extension—Wayne County Greg Habing, DVM, Ph.D., DACVPM Professor; The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Samantha Locke, Ph.D.., Postdoctoral Scholar; The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine…
Don’t Fail Your Hay Test
Amber Friedrichsen, Managing Editor, Hay and Forage Grower (Previously published in Hay & Forage Grower: December 16, 2025) Now that farmers have shifted from harvesting forage and grazing pastures to selling and feeding hay, forage analysis should be critical to marketing…
Flashing Ear Tags Show Promise Against Livestock Predation
Utah State University (Previously published online with Feedstuffs: December 2, 2025) (Image Source: Utah State University) LED FlashTags worn by livestock are triggered by movement in the dark, emitting random light patterns that deter predators. Wolves, bears, cougars, and coyotes are…
Application of Ultrasound Technology in the Reproductive Management of Small Ruminants
Richard Ehrhardt, Michigan State University Extension Specialist, Small Ruminants Almudena Veiga-Lopez,Michigan State University Extension Barbara Makela, Michigan State University Extension (Previously published on MSU Extension, Sheep & Goat: November 4, 2025) Ultrasound offers an accurate way to manage small ruminant reproduction…
Common Diseases and Health Problems in Sheep and Goats
Lynn Pezzanite, Animal Sciences Student, Purdue University Dr. Michael Neary, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Purdue University Terry Hutchens, Extension Goat Specialist, University of Kentucky Dr. Patty Scharko, Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky (Previously published online with Purdue University Extension: AS-595-W) A…
Fescue Toxicosis in Sheep
Danica Davis, Forage and Grazing Summer Student, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; Christine O’Reilly, Forage and Grazing Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (Previously published online with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness: April 16,…
Forage Management After Drought and a Tough Growing Season
Authors: Dr. Emma Matcham, Assistant Professor, OSU Integrated Forage Systems Specialist; Christine Gelley, OSU Extension Educator ANR, Noble County; Dr. Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension ANR Educator, Perry County After two years of drought stress followed by erratic rainfall patterns in 2025,…
Marketing Products from Sheep
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All About Goats! Webinar
Pressley Buurma, Ohio State University Extension in Seneca County, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Are you interested in learning more about goat production? Join Ohio State University Extension Small Ruminant Team for the 2025 All About Goats! Webinar. This webinar…
