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Sheep Research, Information and Upcoming Events

Contact Christopher Schauer for more information
· Annual Sheep Shearing School & Certified Wool Classing School (held in November of each year)

2024 Sheep Shearing School & Certified Wool Calssing School is being held November 23-25, 2024

· 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.