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Resources by Dahlia O'Brien

Title Available As Summary Date ID Author
Dewormer Resistance on Virginia Sheep Farms Dec 5, 2017 APSC-141NP
Influence of Breed and Supplementation on Consumer Ratings of Pasture-raised Ground Lamb Dec 11, 2017 APSC-142NP
Preparing for the breeding season in meat goats and hair sheep Feb 20, 2018 APSC-143NP
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part I. Biology of Reproduction
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability.
Oct 22, 2025 APSC-157P (APSC-232P)
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability. This is Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles.
Oct 22, 2025 APSC-158P (APSC-233P)
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part III. Breeding and Management Systems
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability. This is Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles.
Oct 22, 2025 APSC-159P (APSC-234P)
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part IV: Breed/Selection
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability. This is Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles.
Oct 22, 2025 APSC-160P (APSC-235P)
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part V. Nutrition and Health
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability. This is Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles.
Oct 23, 2025 APSC-164P (APSC-236P)
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part VI. Reproductive Management Techniques
This series of fact sheets has been designed to assist producers in enhancing reproductive performance in their herd so that overall production can be optimized to promote profitability. This is Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles.
Mar 1, 2020 APSC-165P (APSC-237P)
Using Fecal Egg Counts On Your Farm Sep 17, 2019 APSC-166NP
Steps of Small Ruminant Slaughter
This fact sheet is designed to aid the new backyard butcher in successful harvesting of a sheep or goat. It describes all steps of a slaughter, with a focus on animal welfare, food safety and human safety.
Jan 22, 2025 APSC-202NP
Yields and Loss: How much meat to expect from a lamb
During the process of a live lamb becoming retail meat cuts, there is significant weight loss that occurs throughout every step. This fact sheet will aid in approximating meat yields from a live lamb.
Dec 12, 2024 APSC-203NP
VCE Ag Today: Small Ruminants Nov 10, 2021 VCE-1027-54NP