Small ruminant production has been increasing in the United States due to the niche market for small ruminant meat by ethnic communities and its recognition as a healthier red meat alternative. Many ...

Small ruminants have practical and profitable uses on the farm. Still, there is a lot to know about sheep and goats to maintain their health and the sustainability of the land they are on. The ...

Small ruminant urolithiasis is a multifactorial disease, meaning it results from many factors (which can make prevention ...

Eimeria species are ubiquitous protozoan parasites that affect a wide range of livestock, notably small ruminants such as sheep and goats, as well as cattle. These infections, termed coccidiosis, have ...

Mycoplasma infections represent a significant challenge for the livestock industry, particularly in small ruminants such as sheep and goats. These infections, most notably manifesting as contagious ...

Goat and sheep health is the theme of this year’s Small Ruminant Field Day, which will be held on Friday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm in ...

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Farmers take part in a workshop for small ruminants led by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service at a farm in Bentonville. Click here to see more photos from the workshop. Charlie ...

Ongoing research topics are Finnsheep health and welfare, gastrointestinal nematode parasites of small ruminants and subclinical mastitis in dairy goat farms. Ewe and lamb are in the focus on this ...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will distribute 25 small ruminant chafing machines in a bid to enhance the development of alternate feeding for small ruminants. The announcement was made by ...

Mamud Njie, the Project Director of the Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SREPEP), said the primary objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of pastoral ...