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This invasive weed is taking over Pennsylvania pastures. Learn how to control it.

Many sheep and goat producers question if the deworming product they use to treat their animals still works effectively.

Find out how to estimate homeowner or farmer water needs and calculate how much water must be delivered from a private water supply to meet these needs.

The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.

Creep feeding is one method sheep and goat producers can utilize to increase lamb and kid value when selling milk-fed lambs or kids for cultural or religious celebrations.

Feeding the meat goat herd is a critical aspect of meat goat production and management. Good nutrition influences the overall health status of the entire herd, as well as the growth performance of kids.

Managing your own semen tank can come with a lot of uncertainty and pressure. This article will ease your mind and educate you about the basics of semen tanks and semen handling.

The Barnyard Podcast covers topics for the livestock industry, including general care, health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing. A monthly market update is also published so producers can stay current on state and national trends.

Explore the changing nutritional requirements of sheep and goats in your herd/flock during these critical periods of pregnancy and lactation and practical management tips for winter care.

Producers can complete several management steps before a artificial insemination program is set into motion to ensure its success.

In Pennsylvania, livestock slaughtered can be "Inspected" or "Custom." Meat from livestock harvested under custom slaughter is exempt from inspection but cannot be sold, donated, or given away.

Producers have two options to pursue when marketing livestock post harvest in the U.S.: Selling under United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection, or custom sale of live animals harvested by the buyer's butcher.

En Pensilvania, se pueden encontrar varias especies de garrapatas en el ganado y los caballos, especialmente en aquellos animales que pasan tiempo en los pastos.

The demand for solar energy production gives opportunities for livestock producers to work alongside solar operations to utilize land to its utmost potential while creating additional revenue streams.

Sheep and goat producers should set production benchmarks to help them achieve goals for their operation. This will help them to improve performance within their flock or herd.

Throughout the year, lamb and goat are often the main course at holiday celebrations for many people.

Designing an efficient and stree-free handling system can make all the difference in how well sheep or goats move through it.

The largest input cost for any livestock enterprise is feed costs. In forage dependent operations, most of these feed costs occur during the winter when feeding hay.

Learn the principles of forage species selection, proper pasture seeding techniques, and the optimal timing for seeding pastures.

Discover the essential aspects of creep feeding, including setting up feeders, recommended designs, ideal feeds for creep areas, and the crucial do's and don'ts for successful implementation.

We will cover topics including winter barn preparation, address heightened nutrient needs in cold weather, and explore winter care for small ruminants.

Quality buck selection principles can improve genetics within the herd.

Join Extension specialists for the Living on a Few Acres webinar series to learn about breed selection, reproduction, health, and grazing and pasture management of beef cattle, sheep, and goats.

Learn how to use feed analysis to determine forage quality, and exactly what feeding a high quality forage means.

A psychrometric chart presents properties of air in a graphical format useful for troubleshooting greenhouse or livestock building environmental problems.