Small Ruminant Production Workshop
Empowering Small Ruminant Producers was published in the Animal & Dairy Sciences Newsletter, April 13, 2018, Volume 83. Read about the workshop success!
What You Need to Know Before Purchasing Small Ruminants, Kipp Brown, MSU
What You Need to Know Before Purchasing Small Ruminants, Mr. Kipp Brown, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Marketing Goat and Sheep, Josh Maples, MSU
Marketing Goat and Sheep, Josh Maples, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Major Internal Parasites Affecting Small Ruminant Production, Dr. Jim Miller, LSU
Major Internal Parasites Affecting Small Ruminant Production, Dr. Jim Miller, LSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Proper Breed Selection and Use to Improve Herd Reproductive Performance and Profitability, Dr. Richard Browning, TSU
Proper Breed Selection and Use to Improve Herd Reproductive Performance and Profitability, Dr. Richard Browning, TSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Producer Panel Discussion
Producer Panel, Small Ruminant Production Workshop from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Essentials of Goat and Sheep Reproduction, Dr. Erdogan Memili, MSU
Essentials of Goat and Sheep Reproduction, Dr. Erdogan Memili, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Integrated Grazing Management for Small Ruminants, Dr. Rocky Lemus, MSU
Integrated Grazing Management for Small Ruminants, Dr. Rocky Lemus, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Toxic Plants to Small Ruminants, Dr. Brett Rushing, MSU
Toxic Plants to Small Ruminants, Dr. Brett Rushing, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Sheep and Goat Meat Characteristics and Quality, Tim Armstrong, MSU
Sheep and Goat Meat Characteristics and Quality, Mr. Tim Armstrong, MSU from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
USDA Programs
USDA Programs, Small Ruminant Workshop from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Publications
News
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Small ruminants are a popular choice for people like J.T. Crownover who want to get into the livestock business but do not want to raise cattle. Crownover attended the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center’s Producer Advisory Council meeting Feb. 20. The forum, where agricultural producers can discuss their needs with MSU administrators, researchers, specialists and Extension agents, was the catalyst for the university’s active small ruminant program.
LEAKESVILLE, Miss. -- Most goat meat sold in the U.S. is imported, but a group of Mississippi meat goat producers wants to see that change. A first-of-its-kind test in the state is underway to help them meet that goal. The Southeastern Buck Performance Test aims to improve the profitability of the meat goat industry in the region by improving meat goat genetics.
Some people use lamb and sheep interchangeably to identify the animal, but they aren’t exactly the same thing. So, what’s the difference between them? Yes, lambs are baby sheep -- that’s the main distinction. But here are some other differences between the two:
