Sheep
Sheep Research, Information and Upcoming Events
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· Annual Sheep Shearing School & Certified Wool Classing School (held in November of each year)
· Rambouillet Ram Test, Conduct the Dakota Fall Performance Ram Test; a 140 day Rambouillet Certificate of Merit program, one of three Rambouillet Ram Tests in the nation. Click the link for Registration and Information
· Novel techniques and feeding systems for improving reproductive efficiency in Rambouillet ewes
· Evaluated the use of cover crops for soil health benefits and for fall grazing of pregnant ewes.
· Evaluated supplementation strategies during pregnancy and their effect
· Evaluated supplementation strategies during pregnancy and their effect on embryonic death loss, fetal development, and potential feedlot and reproductive performance of offspring.