According to the 2020 USDA Sheep Death Loss Report, approximately 600,000 sheep and lambs were lost in 2019 nationwide, with 32.6% of adult sheep and 40.1% of lambs lost due to predation. For us in the eastern United States, coyotes rank amongst the top predators. It’s no secrete that producers from across the nation face production issues associated with predation. For me, winter also comes with more time spent indoors researching ways to improve the American sheep industry. With winter upon us, and lambing and kidding season near, I’m sure that most shepherds and producers are making their last minute preparations eagerly awaiting for the arrival of their next lamb or kid crop. Tagged Economics The Basics of Coyote Trapping
Posted by Braden Campbell at 8:01am December 22, 2021 As we move into the fall and winter months, I only foresee these price trends to increase, which has held true!Īccording to the latest USDA NASS report released in Continue reading → live, the nation is seeing an average price of $2.69/lb., with slaughter weight lambs (100-140 lbs.) being valued at $2.47/lb. For those that haven’t followed the recent market trends, I encourage you to do so – it may spark your interest in raising sheep or goats! As I write this in mid-September, the American Sheep Industry (ASI) reports that lambs, regardless of weight, are valued at 40% – 80% more than when compared with prices from the fall of 2020. Enjoy!įor those that follow the sheep and goat industry closely, I am sure that you have noticed that prices are better more than ever. I wrote this article in September 2021 for the Mid-Ohio Shepherds Grazing Conference and now that the conference resource guide has been published, I wanted to share this updated version which also includes a recent report on lamb consumption from the American Lamb Board below. Brady Campbell, Assistant Professor, State Small Ruminant Extension Specialist Tagged Forages and Pasture, Management Ohio Small Ruminant Industry Report – Fall 2021ĭr. Posted by Braden Campbell at 7:59am December 28, 2021 Will adding nitrogen increase protein? Maybe, but it likely depends on how soon the grass is fed and do the animals really need the increased protein? Will adding nitrogen increase the endophyte levels? Maybe, but depending on when the stockpiled grass is fed and cold temperatures, will it even be an issue? When is the best time to initiate stockpiling? Continue reading →
Will urea volatize if it does not receive a ½ inch of rain within 48 hours? Maybe, but likely not as much as we thought. Can adding a nitrogen stabilizer help? Maybe. From a scientific standpoint, after 32 years of various stockpiling research, all I can really say with statistical confidence today is that adding nitrogen will increase yields. The how, when, and what to do stockpiling grass is where it becomes “fuzzy”. I am still convinced that along with grazing corn fields after harvest, stockpiling grass, especially fescue is a great option. (Image Source: University of Missouri Extension)įor much of my career, I have worked with colleagues to try to figure out the best ways to reduce costs of feeding during the winter. Tagged Management, Reproduction Basic Lambing and Kidding Skills Posted by Braden Campbell at 8:01am December 28, 2021
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Dystocia can present in a variety of ways, especially if the mother is carrying twins like we so hope she does! My counterpart in Delaware County, Jacci Smith, has a great video of demonstrations on how to handle different dystocia presentations, and can be found on YouTube titled “ Lambing and Kidding Simulators” on the OSU Extension Delaware County page. If unattended, dystocia can result in dead lambs, and in the worst cases, dead ewes. With lambing season perhaps already started for some and right around the corner for others, it’s time to prepare for the “lamb-pede” soon to hit your barns.ĭystocia is the issue producers are most likely concerned about. Haley Zynda, OSU Extension Educator ANR, Wayne Countyĭystocia, weak lambs and kids, hypothermia (if you have the pleasure of lambing in January and February like we do in the Midwest), and agalactia all classify as lambing and kidding emergencies in my book and probably yours, too.
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