Numerous tools are available for selecting sheep. The key is to combine operation goals with production benchmarks and visual appraisal to select the sheep best suited for your operation.
Animal Safety and Quality Assurance Programs are national programs that provide guidelines and strategies for producers which promote animal quality and safety to ensure safe food for human consumption.
By Melanie Barkley, Lynn Kime, David Hartman, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D.
Compared to most other livestock enterprises, spring lamb production has lower investment costs and labor requirements, and quicker returns on investment.
Numerous tools are available for selecting sheep. The key is to combine operation goals with production benchmarks and visual appraisal to select the sheep best suited for your operation.