Sheep

Sheep Nutrition

by Kelsey Bentley Payton Dahmer Kristen Kahler

MF3711

Publication describes the best practices for sheep nutrition at all life stages. Includes illustrations for body condition scoring to identify underfed, optimal weight, and overfed sheep. Color, 8 pages.

Published Date: Mar 2026

Marketing Lambs in Kansas

by Kelsey Bentley Payton Dahmer Kristen Kahler

MF3710

Publication describes how to sell lambs by identifying target markets for animals and meat. Includes details about carcass weights, quality, and yield. Lamb requirements can differ between the traditional meat industry and the nontraditional market, which is influenced by ethnic and religious practices and holidays. Color, 8 pages.

Published Date: Mar 2026

Sheep Health and Management Guide

by Kelsey Bentley Payton Dahmer Kristen Kahler

MF3709

Publication describes the best practices to manage a flock of sheep, with details for managing and preventing diseases and parasites. Color, 8 pages.

Published Date: Mar 2026

Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers

by Kelsey Bentley

MF3690

This guide is a resource for sheep producers navigating lambing season, offering practical advice on neonatal care. 16 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2025

Dermatophilosis in Sheep and Goats

by Larry C. Hollis Brian R. Faris

MF3118

Dermatophilosis is a contagious skin disease that affects sheep and goats. Transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment. 2-page, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2013

Livestock Challenge: Ruminants!

by Patsy Maddy

4H1168

How many stomachs do cattle, sheep and goats have? These animals have an amazing stomach system that converts forages into milk and meat! Learn all about what a ruminant is, the different parts of the digestive system and function of each stomach chamber while building a rumen in your own kitchen! 14 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2021

Show Lamb Preparation and Showmanship

by Alison Crane Payton Dahmer

MF3528

Tips on final preparations, grooming, and travel to the show. Illustrations showing how to handle the lamb to achieve a show-winning performance. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jun 2021

Selecting a Show Lamb

by Alison Crane Payton Dahmer

MF3524

Publication describes how to choose a lamb to enter in livestock shows and fairs. The illustrations identify the parts of a lamb, and help people to select lambs that should do well in shows. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2021