Small ruminants have practical and profitable uses on the farm. Still, there is a lot to know about sheep and goats to maintain their health and the sustainability of the land they are on. The ...

Feed represents the single largest expense for most sheep and goat producers, and forage often are a major component of small ruminant diets. Unfortunately, not all hay is created equal, nor do all ...

Parasite prevention is an important aspect to a farmer and rancher’s health management plan for their herd. For small ruminants, such as goats and sheep, parasite prevention is vital for their overall ...

The Quiet Resilience of ‘Uncle Lalah’ RAMNARINE Ramkishore is not a man of grand certainties. Life, he says, has taught him ...

ELIZABETH, Ill. — Join University of Illinois Extension Livestock Specialist Teresa Steckler for a program on small ruminants ...

Sheep farmers heading towards the breeding season are being urged to pay close attention to pregnancy scanning results.

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), one of the most economically important animal diseases in areas that rely on small ruminants, causes dramatic losses to local economies every year. In addition to ...