Small (Ruminant) Talk. Considerations for Fall

In this episode from NCAT's Southeast Regional Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Regional Director Margo Hale and Livestock Specialist Linda Coffey talk about Linda's recent trip to attend an international meeting about internal parasite management, and some of the lessons she learned there.They then discuss what's happening on their farms in the fall: breeding season, and considerations about selecting and caring for the males; assessing male temperament and safety; and assessing the condition of the females. They also briefly discuss fall pasture management and stockpiling for winter.E-mail Margo and Linda with feedback or questions or suggestions for future topics at [email protected] and [email protected]. Also see the link to the NCAT Southeast Regional Office website and Facebook page below.Related ATTRA Resources:Livestock (Animal Health and Nutrition topic area)Sheep and Goats: Frequently Asked QuestionsManaging Internal Parasites in Sheep and GoatsManaged Grazing Tutorial: Stockpiling modulePasture, Rangeland and Grazing ManagementOther Resources:American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite ControlDr. Faffa Malan – FAMACHA. South African Landbou video on the history of FAMACHAGot a Mean Ram? You May be to BlamePlease call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website.You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page.Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website.Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages!Southwest Regional Office: Website / FacebookWestern Regional Office: Website / FacebookRocky Mountain West Regional Office: FacebookGulf States Regional Office: Website / FacebookSoutheast Regional Office: Website / FacebookNortheast Regional Office: Website / Facebook