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Time Management
With school starting very soon, the luxury of having the kids around and handy for valuable “hands on time” with the show animals now becomes more difficult.
Trough Feeders
This is a continuation of information to aid you in having a successful sheep/goat feeding experience.
Fall Boster Shots
September is a good month to schedule all important preventative injections to keep your sheep and goats healthy as we transition to fall.
Choking at Feeding Time
While choking on their feed is not a common occurrence in show lambs, it does occur from time to time and you can lose that special one to choking if you’re not paying attention.
Blanket Management
When you shear or clip show lambs and goats, you should always blanket your show projects.
ALPHA AND OMEGA FEEDS
You need to check out our New Elite Feeding System comprised of the Alpha and Omega feeds for sheep and goats.
Worming Rotation
Feeders-- Don’t let worms pressure your young lambs from getting off to a good start. Managing parasites is of vital importance and your choices are many in the products to use.
Thiamine Deficiency
Thiamine deficiency can result (B1 deficiency) can result in a condition called polioencephaomalacia or sheep/goat polio for short.
“My sheep won’t eat!“
This time of year, it’s not uncommon to have some isolated occurrences of lambs or kids suddenly going off feed or backing off their feed intake.
Showmanship
I have been a presenter and coach at the Howard College Sheep and Goat Camps and most recently the Kaufman County Sheep and Goat Clinic this summer.
Post Fair Maintenance
Many club lambs are heading to large fairs in the next several days and the majority of these show lambs will come back home.
ALPHA FEED- explained
With a 13% protein, 3.5% fat and 15% fiber level, the Alpha is a great choice to start any newly acquired lamb/goat on feed.
Treatment for Pregancy Toxemia
Twin lamb and kid disease is the #1 most costly metabolic disorder of sheep and goats. Prevention measures were discussed in my last article.
Hoof Rot - General
Most of us are needing more moisture in our area but with the rain comes muddy lots and sometimes warm moist conditions can set up your livestock for hoof rot infections.
An Ounce of Nutrition
One of the big three disease threats to ruminants on feed is urinary calculi “water belly”.
Shearing & Hide Care
How and when you should shear or clip sheep/goats that are being fed for the show ring plays a big role in how the mature animal will handle at your county show/terminal major show.
Putting New Lambs on Feed
Putting new club lambs on feed and getting them started can be challenging. Here is my personal protocal:
Hoof Rot in Sheep & Goats
All the rain is a blessed event here in Texas for sure, but with the extra rain comes the problems for producers associated with prolonged rainy periods.
Tips on Hydration- Amino Acids
I get quite a few inquires on using Amino Acids in drenching strategies. I definitely recommend the use of amino acids in your drenching protocol in many situations. In general the use of amino acids in your drenching regiment can help with firming, shape, and expression.
Roughage Revisited
I received a request from an excellent sheep breeder, fitter, and feeder to again relate the fundamental importance of hay in the diet of show lambs.
Hay Recommendations
Always carry multiple hay types for your Show Lambs, Goats, and Cattle when traveling to the major stock shows or for extended days at your county show.
Creep & Starter Rations
Producers, lambing and kidding is in full swing and the crop of babies you will be weaning must be healthy and bloomy for you to market your livestock for top dollar.
Alpha Deep Dive
The Jacoby’s Alpha Show Feed for Sheep and Goats is a great option to get your new prospect lambs and kids started on. This complete feed is a great starter developer for any breed of sheep or goat being fed for the show ring.
Benefit from County Shows
Critical time for evaluating your club lamb and goats!! Lots of county shows are just 90-100 days away! You probably have sheep and goats in one of these three phases by now---too ready, still behind, or hopefully, on track to put on mass and maturity in time for your all important county show.
Tools of the Trade
Showmanship development in the sheep and goat barn can be enhanced with the proper equipment and training schedule.
Hide Management
Proper care of your club lamb/goats hide should be a priority if you plan on being competitive in the showring.
Hay Options
Fall weather is around the corner, you might need to tweak your roughage to match the season and maturity of your show lambs/goats.
Fighting Flies
Fly strike can be damaging to sheep and goats and fatal in some cases. Prevention can keep serious damage from occurring and keep your setbacks to a minimum.
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are responsible for many fundamental processes in your animals body.
Hydration At a Show
With stock show season fast approaching, having a well-planned travel protocol is a MUST!
Ending to Show Season
The 20-21 show season is about over, and to say this past year has been one for the record books is a giant understatement!
Frothy Bloating
Bloating in ruminants is a condition you’re going to encounter when you are feeding show animals in confinement.
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is a costly disease for lamb/goat producers, and many researchers estimate it is responsible for more economic loss than any other disease of sheep/goats.