Sheep Stuff Ewe Should Know

Dan and Rosie take a “deep dive” into the nuances of just about every sheep man or woman’s inevitable nightmare: Foot Rot. What is it? What causes it? How to treat it? How often to trim feet? How does it vary regionally? What percentage of my flock should I expect to be affected my this?

Dan and Ryan catch up and talk about evaluating risks of loosing leases and planning for things ewe may knot want

Dan and Ryan banter about sheep and how we could start thinking about adjusting our sheep to fit the evolving markets.

Dr. Rosie Busch talks with LaDonna Foley about the joys of dairy goats during a rare moment of downtime between speakers and events at the ADGA annual meeting in Arizona. Enjoy!

Not trucks keys… this time! ;) Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how they approach the world of research and finding the keys to make forward motion in of sheep ranching, environmental stewardship, and veterinary medicine.

Ryan sits down with California sheepman, Duncan McCormack.  They discuss his history and the industry in general and shares insight into the connection between a shepherd and their sheep.   

Dr Busch and Ryan talk about grazing alfalfa and why it’s so important to the California Sheep production system. The benefits and some of the challenges it brings and how grazing alfalfa is not the same in every area

Dan and Ryan have a delightful conversation about landlord/lessee relationships and how they both approach them. This episode is as much a good listen for landowners as it is lessees.

Coming through a recent record setting rainstorm Dr Busch and Ryan talk about dealing with losses, treatment of livestock during a weather event, and how to move forward after a loss

Dan and Rosie talk about flock behavior, moving sheep (and their dogs), and preparations that go into a move! And bonus: no technical problems this week!!

Dan and Ryan talk through the process of planting an irrigated pasture for their sheep ranches. Lots of great nuggets of information from Dan in this one.

Dr Busch and Ryan reflect on people who have helped inspired them and what/how they did. Also how sometimes they don’t even know they influenced ewe……

What is a breed? Why would you choose certain breeds over others? Whats the deal with that weird longhorn sheep from Hungary or someplace? Wool breeds, hair breeds, domestic, wild…Dan and Rosie NAIL these questions and more on today’s episode.

Some buzz in CA is buzzing about the need for more small processing facilities to support local farm to fork movement. Dr Busch, Dan, and Ryan sit down to talk about the issue and end up going on a plethora of tangents. Please enjoy

Ryan and Dr. Busch talk about the value of longevity. With a smattering of economics, disease control, goal setting… Let us know your thoughts. @sheepstuffeweshouldknow

Yes. That was a pun. During this episode, Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how we deal with stress and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Dan and Rosie are not psychiatrists, but they mention some good resources by authors who are! Reach out. Let us know what you think.

Dan and Ryan talk about managing through the drought and staying resilient. How to keep resilient throughout the challenges of an unpredictable climate.

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Dr Busch gets into the details of herd health during lambing. From understand basics of what is needed for a clear diagnosis of diseases and how to start a conversation with your veterinarian. Handling milk problems and how to assist in lamb deliveries are all discussed. Hopefully today’s conversation helps you have a successful lambing this year

Dr Busch and Ryan discuss what Emigh Livestock does with their rams in the off season and how important recovery is after a season of working.

Dan visits with Northern England shepherd and best-selling author James Rebanks about farming, family and writing. Rebanks' newest book, Pastoral Song, hits U.S. bookstores this week!

Richard Hamilton and Ryan sit down and discuss Hamilton Bros ranch and how they developed their ideal sheep and cattle for their environment over the course of 60 years. If you are interested in genetics at all, give this unique interview a listen from a man who’s family has done it for generations!

Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch discuss sheep terminology, including Rosies list of words that sometimes feel undefined for many. They also talk about sheep and husbandry related books. 

Dan and Ryan explore the financial impact of drought combined with high markets and how to manage increased cash flow.  Missteps in a good market, plus an unfortunate market swing could leave your ranch in trouble.  Hopefully their discussion sparks some quality questions ewe can ask your account.  

All livestock producers have to deal with parasites in some form or another...Dan and Rosie discuss all things parasites in the context of a sheep breeding operation.