In 1957, aoudad sheep from Africa were released in Texas for hunting. They spread across the state and now compete with native bighorn for food and habitat. A new animal can often seem like a small addition to a landscape, but…
A survey of 536 goats from ten Spanish breeds finds the prion protein gene dominated by the wild-type sequence, with scrapie-associated variants S146 and K222 present at low frequencies in some populations. Subject of Research: Genetic diversity of the prion protein gene PRNP…
Bluetongue has been confirmed on more than 500 farms in Wales, prompting the country’s chief veterinary officer to urge farmers to prepare now for next year. Dr Richard Irvine warned that Wales could face the devastating effects experienced in south-west England…
A flock of 50 to 100 sheep is once again grazing verges and embankments in Ghent this week as the city resumes its mobile grazing scheme after a temporary halt. Accompanied by a shepherd, the flock is moving from the Blaarmeersen along…
A missense mutation in the sheep MC4R gene, enriched in year-round estrus breeds, boosted receptor signaling and steroidogenic gene expression in cell experiments. Breed classifications were drawn primarily from the reference work Animal Genetic Resources in China: Sheep and Goats, with…
The West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club will host its fifth annual In-Lamb Female Sale at Athenry Mart on the evening of Friday 30 October. Since its inception, the sale has grown steadily in stature, attracting large crowds,…
Kells annual Suffolk female sale takes place this Saturday 24 October at Kells Farm, Co Meath. Established in 1980, Eamon Duffy’s reputable Kells Suffolk flock has been strategically built, with a focus on breed type, structural soundness and exceptional growth rates. As…
Ralph Behrendt, Senior Technical Specialist - Sheep and Beef Networks After 2 tough years, many farmers across the state now have good numbers of lambs on the ground approaching weaning time. Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs,…
A high first-cross ewe market drove buyers back to Gleneith Border Leicester stud's annual ram sale, held on-property at Ganmain on Friday, October 9. Overall the Kember family cleared 98 of 99 rams on offer to a top price of $6750 and for an…
David Black said he is “terrified” FMD has returned to the UK while Sheila Voas warned against complacency due to the diseases’ similar signs. Image: prabowo / Adobe Stock A senior cattle vet has expressed fear that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) may…
Fencing, pasture rotation, milking, and small‑ruminant health basics.
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