Erica Frenay 6/30/21 Erica Frenay 6/30/21

Lambing/Kidding Management Calendar and Supplies Needed

Check off which supplies your mentor usually has on hand. Record their suggestions of other supplies to have on hand or particular brands they like to use, etc.

Erica Frenay 6/30/21 Erica Frenay 6/30/21

Screening for Diseases when Buying Goats and Sheep

The contagious diseases you initially introduce into your herd or flock will haunt you for years to come. The following are common infectious diseases found in US herds. Be sure to ask sellers directly about the status of these diseases in their herds. People are often more honest when asked directly about specific diseases rather than simply asked “is your herd healthy?”

Erica Frenay 6/30/21 Erica Frenay 6/30/21

Sheep Management: The Deadly Barber Pole Worm

When I sell breeding livestock – ewe and ram lambs alike – I now add the following sentence to the sale’s agreement: Seller advises STRONGLY against using Ivomec as a dewormer and recommends Cydectin or Prohibit against barber pole worms and Valbazen against tapeworms.

Erica Frenay 6/9/21 Erica Frenay 6/9/21

Understanding Slaughter and Butchering Options in NYS

There are 3 types of facilities licensed and inspected to slaughter animals in NYS. Two of these are overseen by the USDA, and one is overseen by NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM). Additionally, NYSDAM manages 20-C licenses, which can allow for the butchering, but not slaughter, of meat for direct sale.

Erica Frenay 6/9/21 Erica Frenay 6/9/21

Definitions of “Amenable” Livestock and Poultry

Erica Frenay 6/8/21 Erica Frenay 6/8/21

Small Flock Broiler Budget Template

Developed by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, this sample budget was created through interviews with four Vermont Producers in 2012.

Guest User 6/8/21 Guest User 6/8/21

Requirements for selling shell eggs in New York State

Regulations and labeling requirements.

Erica Frenay 6/7/21 Erica Frenay 6/7/21

USDA Inspectors in NYS

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides oversight for all Custom Exempt and fully-USDA inspected plants. These regional contacts for NYS were up-to-date as of March 2022.

Erica Frenay 6/7/21 Erica Frenay 6/7/21

Composting Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste

Learning to properly manage carcasses and slaughter waste is a critical skill for livestock producers and meat processors alike. In this webinar, CCE Educator Lynn Bliven covers the essentials to avoid environmental contamination and human safety hazards.

Erica Frenay 5/25/21 Erica Frenay 5/25/21

Understanding Cut Sheets

The page linked here from a butcher in VA offers concise descriptions of what’s possible on lambs, pigs, and cattle, along with sample cut sheets.

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