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HERD MANAGEMENT
We conduct the following herd management practices.
Overall Management
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Our focus is for "quality breeding stock" animals to pass along excellent Katahdin sheep qualities
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We breed and raise only 100% Dorper sheep
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AWA Standards - Highest animal welfare standards in the world for farm animals
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Hands off approach
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Allow animals to live naturally
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Only deworm when necessary
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Cull substandard animals
Health Management
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CDT vaccinations
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Our farm is disease-free from all diseases listed below
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Tested and cleared of the following diseases:
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Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL)
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Caprine Arthritis Encephalities (CAE)
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Johne's Disease
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Soremouth (Orf)
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Footrot
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Scrapie
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On-farm Performance Testing
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Animal identification
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Detailed record keeping
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Average daily gains
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Weight performance
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Contemporary group comparison
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Litter size
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Sire and doe evaluation
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Health evaluations (feet and parasites)
Nutritional Values
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Rotational paddock schedules
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Free-choice minerals
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Supplemental vitamins for pregnant does
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Clean fresh water available at all times
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