Url http://www.fibreworksfarm.com/shetland/sheep.htm Description Some people are interested in taming older sheep, some people are interested in the halter training. There are some points common to both activities. Brief summary of the process that we used at Fibre Works Farm over a three week period this summer. Random Quote ................................... SHETLAND SHEEP TRAINING TIPS Sheep definitely respond better to routine. Do not expect them to take to something new right away. For example, if you want to be
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1. Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling

This site contains information regarding livestock handling and stress reduction.
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Behavioral Principles of Livestock Handling (With 1999 and 2002 Updates on Vision, Hearing, and Handling Methods in Cattle and Pigs) Professional Animal Scientist, December 1989 pages 1-11 published
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2. Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?

The purpose of this factsheet is to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. If predation is the cause of death then it is particularly important to identify the species responsible so additional control measures can be implemented to minimize future losses. Heavy emphasis is placed on distinguishing between coyote predation and dog predation, since they collectively account for almost all predator related losses in Ontario flocks.
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OMAF Livestock: How to Differentiate Between Coyote and Dog Predation on Sheep
How to Differentiate Between Coyote and Dog Predation on Sheep Alternative Livestock Specialist/OMAFRA The range and extent of predation on Ontario sheep has escalated at an alarming rate to the

3. Condition Scoring of Sheep

Describes method of classifying ewes into groups according to fullness of muscling and amount of fat cover and how to adjust feed regimine according to the condition score and stage of the production cycle.
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Condition Scoring of Ewes Condition scoring the ewe flock can be a useful management tool. A producer can classify ewes into groups according to fullness of muscling and amount of fat cover. While
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4. Fred's Micro, Inc. Sheep Program

Keeps records on entire flock of sheep. Allows producer to keep track of ewes in relation to other ewes in flock. Printouts show entire history of ewes, including lambs produced.
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5. Sheep Flock Improvement Program EPDs

Using Estimated Progeny Difference to make genetic improvements and increase flock performance.
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Flock Improvement Program EPDs Sheep Specialist, Genetics, Reproduction and Performance Programs/OMAFRA Producers interested in performance now have the tools that will allow them to make genetic