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Sheep Health Resources

New World Screwworm Information

H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Information

Updated Antibiotic Guidelines

Scrapie & Sheep ID Resources

Looking for information on how to request official sheep tags or how you can help eradicate Scrapie?

Secure Sheep & Wool Supply & Biosecurity Resources

Biosecurity is important to keep your animals healthy and your business productive. Implementing enhanced biosecurity plans will help prevent exposing sheep to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) during an outbreak. The Secure Sheep & Wool Supply (SSWS) Plan for Continuity of Business provides opportunities to voluntarily prepare before an outbreak.

How To Handle Sheep Video Series

A 3-part video series by Dr. Temple Grandin on handling sheep from the farm to the processing plant.

Parasite Management

The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control or WORMX, offers resources for managing parasites.

Importing Live Sheep & Germplasm

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees the importing and exporting of live sheep and germplasm.

Exporting Live Sheep & Germplasm

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees the importing and exporting of live sheep and germplasm.

NAHMS Sheep Studies

The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) national sheep study provides an overview on the health, productivity and health management of U.S. sheep operations.  Sheep and Lamb Death Loss Studies are also available.

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