Just thought I would share my morning …
…I am sitting in the warmth of the morning sun on my porch swing watching the dew drops glisten like stars on the vibrant green grass. A gentle breeze causes the verdant stalks to tremble every now and then as though shimmering in the ecstasy of birdsong that fills the air. It is these quiet moments that make the days glide by in spite of the hours of weeding and haying.
Life is good.
| Webinar to Address Parasite Management is the topic for the next American Sheep Industry Association-sponsored webinar. Dr. Andrew Weaver of North Carolina State University will lead the webinar on Tuesday at 8 p.m. eastern time. “Parasites continue to be a significant challenge for sheep production across the country. The failure of dewormers to adequately treat parasite infections has resulted in the need for alternative parasite management strategies. Unfortunately, there is no single cure. Rather, an integrated approach is needed where multiple strategies are implemented for effective parasite control,” reads the webinar description. “These strategies can include environment-based approaches as well as animal-based approaches. In this webinar, parasite biology and host-parasite interactions will be highlighted to provide context for parasite management. Discussion will follow on various parasite management strategies available and how they can be implemented in a sheep production system. A multifaceted approach to parasite management will be most successful in mitigating infection levels and improving sheep performance and well-being.” |
So after wrangling sheep for nearly 30 years with the skill of a good Border Collie and the muscle of my sons, I decided to invest in a Sheep handling system to make the process a little less labor intensive.
I did lots of research and talked to many shepherds and finally picked the system for me. I am so excited to have my new Lakeland SG100 arriving next week!!! This system includes:
Qty 1 – (Working Chute and Crowding Tub w/ anti back-up gate and guillotine gate)
Qty 1 – (Deluxe Spin Trim Chute w/ tires and hitch)
Stay tuned to see how we set it up and use it here on Solace Farm. My Pa always said to work smarter not harder.
I invite you to join us for our next American Sheep Industry webinar on Tuesday, May 24 when Dr. Andrew Weaver of North Carolina State University will join us to discuss “Integrated Parasite Management Strategies for Sheep Producers.”
You can register for the webinar by clicking the ‘Register Now’ link below. This will afford you not only access to the live webinar but also follow up emails with links to the webinar recording and PowerPoint slides. This webinar is made possible by the generous support of the American Sheep Industry Association. Let me know if you have any questions.
| Integrated Parasite Management Strategies for Sheep Producers Join us for a webinar on May 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/785372782430938639 Presenter: Dr. Andrew Weaver Extension Specialist, Small Ruminants North Carolina University Host: Dr. Jay Parsons, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Time: 8:00 PM Eastern; 7:00 PM Central; 6:00 PM Mountain; 5:00 PM Pacific Description: Parasites continue to be a significant challenge for sheep production across the country. The failure of dewormers to adequately treat parasite infections has resulted in the need for alternative parasite management strategies. Unfortunately, there is no single cure. Rather, an integrated approach is needed where multiple strategies are implemented for effective parasite control. These strategies can include environment-based approaches as well as animal-based approaches. In this webinar, parasite biology and host-parasite interactions will be highlighted to provide context for parasite management. Discussion will follow on various parasite management strategies available and how they can be implemented in a sheep production system. A multifaceted approach to parasite management will be most successful in mitigating infection levels and improving sheep performance and well-being. This webinar is made possible with funding support from the American Sheep Industry Association. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements |
Posted on April 8, 2022
By Justin Morris, NCAT Regenerative Grazing Specialist
Did you know you can do a soil health assessment on your own pasture without having to send in soil samples to a laboratory? And this assessment costs only your time because it requires no special tools. Using the senses of sight, smell, and touch, along with very simple hand tools — a shovel and a knife — you can determine the health of the soil in your pasture in less than 30 minutes.
The goals of the pasture soil health assessment are to:
I created a video to demonstrate how to conduct a soil heath assessment, where you’ll learn:
Click the play button below to watch the YouTube video on how to do the assessment. Have questions? Feel free to contact me at justinm@ncat.org or 406-494-8664.
Related ATTRA Resources:
Soil Health 101: Principles for Livestock Production
Soil Health 101: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration
Soil Health 101: Grazing and Soil Health with Jody Reye
Other Resources:
This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
