21 Aug 2020

Bioworma- A Parasite Preventative Treatment You Need To Know About

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One topic that will often launch into passionate discussions among sheep people is parasite management. I have met hardcore sheep people who scoff at using natural means to battle parasites in ruminants. They question the effectiveness of various herbal or garlic based remedies and rely heavily on available anthelmintics in treating parasite infestations. I have also met shepherds who swear by … Read More

Parasite control
1 May 2019

Keeping Parasites In Check

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Let’s keep those parasites in check this summer! Next to moving fencing, parasite management probably takes up more time than anything else on my farm during the summer. I am always trying to figure out the best way to monitor, test, and record stats on each sheep. Parasite management is one of my greatest concerns as a shepherd during the … Read More
18 Sep 2018

Best Practices in Biosecurity on Sheep Farms

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  Biosecurity refers to management measures taken to prevent disease agents from being introduced and spreading… U.S. Department of Agriculture I recently had a discussion with a friend about best practices in biosecurity on sheep farms. One of the best ways to keep your flock disease free is to prevent disease from coming onto your property. The following are some … Read More

Pasture Management for Parasite Control
24 May 2018

Pasture Management for Parasite Control

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  In the early spring, we literally sit and stare at the grass on our farm. Here on our Vermont hillside farm, we only graze 5-6 months out of the year. After months of eating hay, the sheep can not wait to get out on grass. With grazing comes the joys of pasture management for parasite control. On our farm, … Read More

managing summer parasites
25 Jul 2017

Managing Summer Parasites

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  With the sheep on pasture full time now, managing summer parasites becomes top priority on our farm. At this time of year, an over load of intestinal parasites is the primary cause of illness and even death in sheep, often effecting those with a compromised immune system, nursing ewes, or young lambs. I have found that the key to … Read More