Resources for Sheep & Goats
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Common Ticks of Virginia | Jan 30, 2022 | 2906-1396 (ENTO-487NP) | |||
Virginia 4-H Market Goat Project Junior Record Book | Jan 24, 2023 | 4H-144P | |||
Virginia 4-H Market Goat Project Senior Record Book | Jan 24, 2023 | 4H-145P | |||
Virginia 4-H Sheep Flock Project Junior Record Book | Jan 24, 2023 | 4H-150P | |||
Virginia 4-H Sheep Flock Project Senior Record Book | Jan 24, 2023 | 4H-151P | |||
Grass, Goats, and Uninvited Guests! | Oct 21, 2022 | 4H-876P | |||
Control, Treatment, and Elimination of Foot Rot from Sheep | May 1, 2009 | 410-028 | |||
Sheep Management Schedule | May 1, 2009 | 410-365 | |||
Sheep Grazing Management | May 1, 2009 | 410-366 | |||
Feeding Sheep | May 1, 2009 | 410-853 | |||
Fencing Materials For Livestock Systems | May 1, 2009 | 442-131 | |||
Nutrient Management for Small Farms | Dec 17, 2018 | 442-305 (BSE-241P) | |||
Selecting and Siting Poultry and Livestock Manure Storage Structures on Farms | Manure storage is a critical part of a nutrient management plan in a livestock or poultry operation. It's essential to recognize manure as a valuable resource, rich in organic matter and nutrients that can be used as fertilizer or for energy production. While manure can accumulate rapidly, effective management is key to reducing the potential for odors, surface water, and groundwater contamination. This responsible environmental practice not only mitigates these risks but also allows for a strategic approach to managing and using manure. It provides livestock and poultry operations with the flexibility to schedule its use, maximizing the benefits of the resources it contains. Our publication offers guidelines and information for choosing the type of storage and setting them up for farming operations, emphasizing the importance of this responsibility. |
Jul 24, 2024 | 442-307 (BSE-359P) | ||
Poultry and Livestock Manure Storage: Management and Safety | Storing manure is a common practice on farms and for those who keep animals. However, a well-designed manure storage facility must also be well-managed to prevent environmental concerns from developing. In most cases, manure storages are used when cold weather, wet conditions, and/or a lack of time do not allow field application. To get the most benefit out of the manure, good management practices and observation of safety practices that minimize manure hazards on the farm are crucial. This publication provides guidelines that stress the importance of good management and safety practices for manure storage to inform the safety and security of a farming operation. |
Jul 24, 2024 | 442-308 (BSE-360P) | ||
Manure Management and Environmental Stewardship | If not managed properly, manure can negatively impact the environment. Therefore, regardless of size, all livestock and poultry operations must handle manure effectively for economic benefits and environmental protection. Media reports often highlight community conflicts arising from livestock and poultry odors, fish kills, and the pollution of surface or groundwater due to poor manure management. These issues have strained relationships between the public and animal agriculture and can be minimized responsibly by managing manure and other agricultural wastes. Effective manure management begins with recognizing its value as a nutrient source for crops and understanding its potential negative effects on air, water, and soil. This publication provides general guidelines for managing livestock and poultry manure. It includes a list of resources with detailed information on best practices for manure management and uses that contribute to good environmental stewardship. |
Jul 25, 2024 | 442-309 (BSE-361P) | ||
Starting a Small Scale Dairy (Part I): Raising a Healthy and Future Production Dairy Heifer | Apr 20, 2023 | ALCE-309NP | |||
Starting a Small Scale Dairy (Part II): Small Scale Dairy with Cows or Goats | Apr 20, 2023 | ALCE-310NP | |||
Starting a Small Scale Dairy (Part III): The Rest of the Story | Apr 20, 2023 | ALCE-311NP | |||
Sheep and Goat Production | Apr 20, 2023 | ALCE-314NP | |||
Eldon Farm's Graze 300 VA System | Dec 16, 2022 | ANR-290NP | |||
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 | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-157P | |||
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part II: Puberty and Estrous Cycles | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-158P | |||
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part III. Breeding and Management Systems | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-159P | |||
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part IV: Breed/Selection | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-160P | |||
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part V. Nutrition and Health | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-164P | |||
Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part VI. Reproductive Management Techniques | Mar 1, 2020 | APSC-165P | |||
Using Fecal Egg Counts On Your Farm | Sep 17, 2019 | APSC-166NP | |||
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Use of Above Ground Burial to Manage Catastrophic Livestock Mortality in Non-Disease Situations | Aug 4, 2021 | APSC-178NP | |||
Activity Lesson Plan for Proper Storage, Labeling, and Accounting for Medications | Purpose: To teach youth how to read a medication label so they are better able to understand how to store and administer medications for different livestock species. |
Jun 23, 2021 | APSC-99P (APSC-176P) | ||
Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria Orientalis Ikeda: Current Thoughts and Understandings | This project will be used to disseminate current thoughts and understand the invasive species of Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT) and the spread of Theileria. The Asian Longhorned Tick is a new invasive species that was first found in the US in 2017 and has since spread to 19 states from the Atlantic Coast to the Southeastern region of the US. The ALT is credited with the widespread of Theileria. Theileria is a blood protozoa parasite that has had a negative impact on cattle producers across the state. This article is what we currently understand about the ALT and the spread of Theileria. |
Nov 30, 2023 | APSC-196P | ||
Ritual Slaughter: An Overview | This fact sheet is intended to introduce ritual slaughter, focusing customs from Islam and Judaism. This fact sheet will introduce individuals to backyard Halal or Kosher meat production. |
Dec 10, 2024 | APSC-204 | ||
Southwest Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center | Jan 1, 2024 | AREC-179NP (AREC-302NP) | |||
Asian Longhorned Tick | May 26, 2023 | ENTO-282NP (ENTO-560NP) | |||
Tall Fescue, Endophytes and Alkaloids, and Fescue Toxicosis | Fescue is the predominant forage in Virginia because of it is productive, high-quality forage across most of the state. However, the plant's positive agronomic traits are offset by toxins in the plant that cause significant reduction in animal performance and welfare. This article discusses fescue, the sources of toxins and their impacts, and provides some management strategies for addressing toxicosis. |
Oct 16, 2024 | SPES-114P (SPES-635P) | ||
Catastrophic Livestock and Poultry Carcass Disposal | Jun 5, 2019 | SPES-138NP | |||
On Farm Mortality Disposal Options for Livestock Producers | Jun 3, 2019 | SPES-139NP | |||
Stockpile Grazing in Autumn | Nov 2, 2023 | SPES-29P | |||
Using Grazing Charts | This is a Graze 300 Virginia video which is part of an Extension initiative to enable Virginia farmers to achieve 300 days of livestock grazing by facilitating better pasture management and environmental stewardship. In this video clip, Tim Mize, Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Norman Bower, a cooperating farmer, share how a grazing chart can be a roadmap for communicating and planning a farm's grazing plan. For more information about Graze 300 VA and Virginia Cooperative Extension, please visit Graze 300. Funding for the video was generously provided by the Agua Fund to encourage sustainable resilient agriculture and the conservation of important natural resources. |
Nov 2, 2023 | SPES-30P | ||
Temporary Electric Fencing for Small Ruminants with Tim Mize | Nov 7, 2022 | SPES-438NP | |||
Tree Selection Guide for Mid-Atlantic Silvopastures | This guide provides key information for selecting trees suitable for silvopasture operations in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. – states include Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. This guide includes species native to North America with an emphasis on those native to Mid-Atlantic states. Only woody plants over 25 feet tall at maturity that are primarily single stemmed were considered. Both deciduous and evergreens are included. |
Oct 11, 2024 | SPES-476NP (SPES-615NP) | ||
Managing the Spring Pasture Flush | May 8, 2023 | SPES-486P | |||
VCE Ag Today: Small Ruminants | Nov 10, 2021 | VCE-1027-54NP |