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What does this even mean?  I am talking about mature sheep size.  Ontario is home to many sheep breeds of many different sizes.  There can also be significant variation in size within breeds.  It is important to consider a number of factors when thinking about what mature size will work best for your operation. Environmental Concerns Concerns have been raised in the past few years about the effect of livestock farming on our environment.  One of the primary concerns is related to the contribution of ruminants to greenhouse gas.  Methane is produced by sheep during the fermentation of feed in the rumen.  The amount of methane produced is related to genetics, feed quality and feed intake. This means that larger…

Introduction Whether you are looking to get into raising goats or already are a goat producer, these weekly podcasts are for you. Covering a wide variety of topics, from health to management to showing, there is something for everyone in this list of podcasts. These podcasts are not listed in any particular order. Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Dairy goat farmers Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei talk weekly about all thing’s dairy goats. From management to breeding to showing goats, they are a source of information for goat producers across the United States. Frequently featuring guests with expertise on each week’s topic, this podcast is sure to teach you about the different dairy goat practices out there. Length: 1…