All About The Sheep
Gestation Table
Dates from exposure to lambing
Lamb Conformation
Conformation correctness leads to higher productivity in your breeding program
Lamb Conformation
Breeding correctly balanced animals will increase profitability for producers
Anatomy of a Hoof
Heel to toe
Lamb Conformation
Conformation correctness helps with overall health, balance, and increases carcass mass overall
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Producer-Based Forms and Resources
New Mexico Livestock Board Brand Application
FSIS Form 5020-1
Livestock Bill of Sale
Scrapies ID Tag Information
To request official sheep and goat tags, a flock or premises ID, or both, please call USDA’s toll-free tag line at 866-873-2824. APHIS staff will assign a flock ID to your flock/herd. New producers who are assigned a flock ID are eligible for up to 100 free sheep and goat ear tags when they sign up. If you have any trouble reaching our staff on the national toll-free line, you can contact them by email at scrapie@usda.gov. In your email, please include the State where your sheep/goats are located and your phone number.
Additionally, if you continue to have problems, you can reach out directly to your State's Area Veterinarian in Charge (AVIC). You can find a pulldown menu with State AVIC contact information under 'Contact Us' at the following website: Disease Alert: Scrapie