Small Ruminants
This page is for those who are choosing to raise Sheep and Goats on their farm or property. The articles and links are from various universities and various sheep and goat breed associations.
If you have any questions about farming with small ruminants, e-mail Duane Mohr:
duanemohr@pwswcd.org.
Events and Webinars
2021 Buckeye Fresh Mini Meat Cutting Workshops
2021 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium
2021 OSU Small Ruminant Webinar Series
Lamb and Goat Nutrition Webinar
OSU Small Ruminant Webinar Pt. 3
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Events and Webinars
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Goats
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Sheep
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Breed Information
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Forage and Pasture
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Small Ruminant Health
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Other Information
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Other Resources
Sheep
Ewe Are What Your Grandparents Are? Nov. 7, 2023 <- New!
A Guide to Tube Feeding Lambs and Kids
All About Sheep: Fun Facts and More! - Oct. 31, 2023 <- New!
American Wool Assurance Program
Are Parasites a Limiting Factor in your Operation?
Attention all U.S. Sheep and Goat Producers: Let Your Voices Be Heard!
Cammy Wilson and The Sheep Game - July 26. 2022
Colostrum and Milk Management for Newborn Lambs and Kids
Ewe Are What Your Grandparents Are? Nov. 7, 2023 <- New!
Grazing Sheep is a Learning Process
Lamb Carcass Characteristics Dec. 20, 2022
Lamb Survival Guide: Preparing for Lambing Time - Oct. 18, 2022
Lambing and kidding Assistance (video) - Nov. 7, 2023 <- New!
Lambing and kidding Simulator - Oct. 31, 2023 <- New!
Lambing Preparation (video) - Nov. 8, 2022
Marketing Lamb and Goat for Holidays
Preparing for the Breeding Season in Meat Goats and Hair Sheep
Forage and Pasture
7 ways to Maximize Manure as Fertilizer
Alternative Feeds: Is Variety the Spice of Life? - Nov. 8, 2022
Challenging Hay Quality in 2022 - Oct. 18, 2022
Feeding Wet Forages: Considerations for Sheep
Forage Focus: Tips for Spring Grazing
Frost Seed Red Clover for Forage
Hay Barn Fires are a Real Hazard
Hay Evaluation for Sheep and Goats
Increase the Nitrogen in Your Pastures for Increased Quality and Production - Dec. 20, 2022
It’s Time for Summer Annuals to Shine
The Many Faces of Forage Testing - Nov. 8, 2022
OSU Extension Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference – Sowing Seeds for Success
Small Ruminant Health
2021 FAMACHA© and Fecal Egg Count Workshop Opportunities
Basic Winter Care for Livestock - Oct. 31, 2023 <- New!
Cold Stress in Sheep and Goats
Contagious Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Everything You Need to Know About Worms in 25 Minutes – Video
The Heat is On and the Algae Loves it! - July 26, 2022
Managing Black Vultures Presents New Challenges for Ohio Farmers - Oct. 18, 2022
Managing small ruminants to reduce complications at parturition - Oct. 31, 2023 <- New!
Rectal Prolapse in Small Ruminants
Ruminal Acidosis (Grain Overload)
Small Ruminant Abortions: Cleanup and Facility Considerations
Small Ruminant Management: Abortion Causing Diseases
Vaccinating Young Livestock Against Disease is Affordable, Practical
Other Information and Articles
In Defense of Animal Agriculture - Dec. 20, 2022
More Resources for Sheep and Goats
Opportunity to Weigh in on Wildlife/Coyote Management in Ohio