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Controlling Leafy Spurge Using Goats and Sheep
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Sheep and goats can be effective tools to complement herbicides for control of leafy spurge. In addition, their control efforts can generate an economic return from land that other livestock won't graze.
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Sheep Tail Length
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Discussion of the pros and cons of docking, and recommendations regarding tail length.
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Replacement Ewe Lamb Production
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Ewe lambs born in March and April are excellent candidates to be used as replacement ewes in spring-lambing flocks. With proper feeding and breeding management, spring-born ewe lambs should be in production by the time they are 12 to 14 months of age.
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Low Stress Livestock Handling
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This section of the University of California's Sustainable Ranching Research and Education Project site provides a good introduction to Bud William's Stockmanship techniques. It also provides some good anecdotes and makes a strong connection between stress, productivity and your bottom line.
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