Resources
Every successful sheep producer is armed with knowledge. We’ve put together a list of helpful resources that we think will serve any shepherd well.
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension - Sheep and Goats in Arkansas - Arkansas-specific resources for sheep and goat producers covering feeding, breeding, health management, and parasite control, with a focus on the state's diverse production systems including wool sheep, hair sheep, meat goats, and dairy goats.
Univeristy of Arkansas Extension Small Ruminants - Facebook Page - A social media resource managed by UA Extension small ruminant specialist Dr. Dan Quadros, used to keep Arkansas producers informed on field days, workshops, and timely production and management topics.
American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control - A national consortium of scientists, veterinarians, and extension specialists dedicated to developing sustainable parasite control methods and providing producers with the most up-to-date guidelines for managing gastrointestinal parasites in sheep, goats, and camelids. Their website (wormx.info) is also home to FAMACHA certification resources.
LU Cooperative Extension YouTube - Video resources from Lincoln University's Cooperative Extension Small Ruminant Program, covering practical sheep and goat production and management topics aimed at helping underserved and limited-resource farmers succeed.
National Center for Appropriate Technology’s (NCAT) Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) - A trusted source of sustainable agriculture information offering free publications, guides, and expert assistance covering topics like rotational grazing, parasite management, breed selection, pasture lambing, and organic production for sheep and goat producers.