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 ...

Researchers have discovered a treatment that could combat the No. 1 health problem in the U.S. sheep industry: Haemonchus contortus, a parasite that infects the stomachs of ruminant animals, often ...

In Episode 156 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dr. Kemba Marshall and Dr. Mike Schlegel join editor Jessica Mitchell to discuss identifying poultry diseases and small herd ruminant diseases, how to ...

A farmer from Tipton visited Lincoln University's Small Ruminant Field Day on Friday, hoping to learn more ways to make her sheep more profitable. Carla Knipp sat among a class of more than 30 ...

Parasite prevention is an important aspect to a farmer and rancher’s health management plan for their herd. For small ruminants, such as goats and sheep, parasite prevention is vital for their overall ...

Eating meat-heavy diets speeds up species extinction, while plant-based diets use less land and help save wildlife.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taking over the reins so young wasn’t easy. But with determination and a clear vision, Marlon transformed tragedy into purpose. One of his main goals after his father’s death was to improve the ...