Wow, after an almost 2 yr break in the podcast action, it is time to crank back up! This is a basic update on what has been going on over those 2 yrs and what my plans are going forward. Thanks for the messages and comments to push me back into podcasting and I hope I can continue to produce what you enjoyed listening to. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

This is the final episode of a long series of Podcasts with Lynn talking all things NSIP.  We receive a ton of messages from people wanting more info regarding NSIP, how to collect data, what each trait means and how to apply the traits within their flocks.  With over 6 hours of conversation, I hoped with nailed all the right questions.  Sorry about the delay in publishing sooner but with some equipment issues and lambing and traveling it has been very busy spring.  Thanks for listening, sit back, take notes, and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c ..read more

So after a short break, we decided to do something different with the start of our season 2.  Sara Gibson reached out to us and wanted to ask some basic questions as a newcomer to sheep industry.  We convinced her to come on air and let’s discuss for everyone to listen.  Not hardly as basic questions as we were expecting as you can tell Sara has done her homework.  Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

So after a short break, we decided to do something different with the start of our season 2.  Sara Gibson reached out to us and wanted to ask some basic questions as a newcomer to sheep industry.  We convinced her to come on air and let's discuss for everyone to listen.  Not hardly as basic questions as we were expecting as you can tell Sara has done her homework.  Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

Probably didn't plan on having enough left of our conversation to have a 3rd episode with Jim but after listening a couple times I think this episode makes the cut.  Pretty in depth discussion regarding crossbreeding, terminal sires, etc.  Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

Finally pinned down Jim Morgan to spend some time with us for make a couple episodes for our Podcast.  In this episode we will learn about genetics and some cross breeding and carcass stuff and just about anything that pops up.  Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

Finally pinned down Jim Morgan to spend some time with us for make a couple episodes for our Podcast.  In this episode we will learn about Jim's youth and growing up in Kansas, through his education days to getting back to AR where he lives now.  Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support ..read more

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest.  His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is immeasurable. Dr Charles Parker is one of three honorary members of Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Dr Parker is also one of five key individuals who worked and collaborated to establish Katahdin Hair Sheep International in 1985. Dr Parker has had an influential career beyond his role with Katahdins. A few of his other accomplishments include Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Depa ..read more

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest.  His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is unmeasurable.  This episode discusses his time at US Sheep Research Center in  Dubois, ID as well as the 3 legged, now 4 legged stool and the Madame ewe. Dr Charles Parker is one of three honorary members of Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Dr Parker is also one of five key individuals who worked and collaborated to establish Katahdin Hair Sheep International in 1985. D ..read more

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest.  His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is unmeasurable.  This episode discusses his career with sheep research from Ohio State to Texas A & M to being the director at US Sheep Research Center in  Dubois, ID.  Dr Charles Parker is one of three honorary members of Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Dr Parker is also one of five key individuals who worked and collaborated to establish Katahdin Hair Sheep In ..read more