Sheep

Common Hazards Associated with Sheep and Goat Feed

Chalise Brown, Diwakar Vyas, and Jason M. Scheffler

Genetic Markers for Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites in Sheep and Goats from the Southern Region of the United States

Zaira M. Estrada Reyes, Yoko Tsukahara, Arthur L. Goetsch, Terry A. Gipson, Tilahun Sahlu, Richard Puchala, and Raluca G. Mateescu

This publication discusses a research project designed to explore the genetics of resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in sheep and goats. Written by Zaira M. Estrada Reyes, Yoko Tsukahara, Arthur L. Goetsch, Terry A. Gipson, Tilahun Sahlu, Richard Puchala, and Raluca G. Mateescu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, January 2022.

From Sheep to Shawl: An Outline of Wool Processing in Florida

Brent R. Weisman and Diwakar Vyas

This publication summarizes the process of wool processing by providing an outline of fleece preparation for a usable end product. Written by Brent R. Weisman and Diwakar Vyas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, November 2021.

Selection of Sheep Meat Breeds in Florida

Laura H. Bennett and Brittany N. Diehl

This article is meant to serve as a general overview guide to the breeds of sheep that are most likely to have success in surviving in the harsh Florida climate. Written by Laura H. Bennett and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, July 2024.

Mastitis in Small Ruminants

Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey

Mastitis often reduces animal performance and productivity as well as farm profitability. The purpose of this article is to help small ruminant producers to identify, treat, control, and prevent mastitis in small ruminants. Written by Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2021.

Long-eared guardians, UF/IFAS donkeys are a sheep’s best friend

Tory Moore

If you have been near Shealy Drive in Gainesville, you may be familiar with the UF/IFAS sheep unit. The 30-acre facility is home to 100 sheep that are bred and raised to improve recommendations on sheep nutrition, reproduction and physiology for sheep producers. When passing by the unit, you might also notice some long-eared friends […]

Tabaski: a huge market opportunity for small ruminants in Niger

Livestock Lab

Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir), called the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” is an Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. In commemoration of this historical event, a sheep is sacrificed. In Niger, where 95 percent of the population […]

How do I show an animal in the fair?

Kelsey Irvine

This is probably one of our most asked questions, especially by families first wanting to join 4-H. The fair is an important aspect for many of our 4-H members and we strongly believe in the lessons learned from the barn. However, the process can feel a little overwhelming and we want showing to align with […]