In addition to hosting regional events for producers from across New England, the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E) also runs bigger shows – such as the 2023 National Lincoln Show. This year’s show was judged by Sara Kuykendall of Richland Center, WI. It was separated into the two main divisions...

The demand for lamb is consistent but the supply is not. Because sheep are seasonal breeders, it’s difficult for farmers to supply lambs of consistent weight and quality throughout the year. Dr. Daniel Poole, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, discussed several factors th...

Dr. Scott Bowridge, associate professor, food animal science at West Virginia University, began a presentation on small ruminant parasites with a quote: “After the symptoms of haemonchosis have been seen, the time necessary for fattening lambs is greatly increased and requires the use of more expens...