Sheep, Lambs and Goats
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Sheep, Lambs and Goats
LAMB CARCASS FABRICATION
SLG113
Includes fabrication of leg, loin, rack, shoulder, and thin cuts; and fabrication and identification of basic retail cuts. Hygiene, safety, and the relationship between grade and yield of closely trimmed retail cuts are emphasized. 24 minutes.
LAMB SLAUGHTER AND DRESSING
SLG115
Teaching all the steps involved in slaughter and dressing of lamb has never been so easy! This complete yet concise videotape provides excellent footage of slaughter (from start to finish), meat inspection, and by-products. Basic components of slaughter facilities are also reviewed. 28 minutes.
MARKET AND BREEDING SHEEP EVALUATION
SLG117
Live animal evaluation of sheep is the focus of this video. It utilizes 15 sheep for individual estimates, pricing, and performance classes. It explains the procedures for estimating carcass traits, market value determination, and ranking based on performance. Carcasses and carcass data follow each class. Emphasis is placed on the breeding scenario and visual characteristics. A class of four Suffolk rams and ten questions are the provided for viewer evaluation. Also discussed are factors involved in the keep/cull procedures, and how to apply the breeding scenario in concert with visual appraisal. 60 minutes.
SHEEP ABNORMALITIES
SLG123
Extensive live examples are provided, including: skin and fleece abnormalities (coarse wool, scrape, wool blindness, maggots); skeletal structure abnormalities (broken mouth, lameness, scurs); reproductive abnormalities (deformed vulva, mastitis, injured penis, broken mouth, milk fever); digestive system abnormalities (chronic bloat, rectal prolapse, cachexia, white muscle disease); and more than 40 others. 24 minutes.
SHEEP HANDLING USING EQUIPMENT AND SHEEP PSYCHOLOGY
SLG134
A sheep producer tells about and shows his system of handling a large herd of sheep with minimum effort. He explains how sheep psychology and some simple panels can make sheep handling much easier than older, traditional methods. Recommended for those interested in starting or expanding their sheep operation. 18 minutes.
SHEEP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - I
SLG136
Demonstrates the characteristics of sheep, housing and facilities, handling and restraint, lambing, docking, and castration. 55 minutes.
SHEEP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - II
SLG137
Concentrates on identification, internal and external parasite control, foot care, and shearing. 44 minutes.
SHEEP PRODUCTION: FARM FLOCK SHEEP PRODUCTION
SLG141
Includes two sections. Total time 39 minutes.
FARM FLOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - Describes typical farm flock operations and identifies some major differences between a farm flock and range-type operation. 18 minutes.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS - Introduces you to a family that raises sheep. They share some of their personal joys and frustrations during the busy lambing season. 21 minutes.
SHEEP PRODUCTION: GETTING STARTED - WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
SLG142
Includes two sections. Total time 46 minutes.
FENCING - Explains the value of fencing and describes its construction. 21 minutes.
FINANCING - Most people need additional financing to run a business efficiently. This segment discusses the information needed to prepare to secure a loan. 25 minutes.
SHEEP PRODUCTION: WEANING, FINISHING, AND MARKETING LAMBS
SLG146
MARKETING PRACTICES - Discusses a variety of factors that affect the value of market lambs. 19 minutes.
THE COMMERCIAL GOAT DAIRY
IN OPERATION
SLG160
A videotape of the feeding, milking, and processing systems at a Goat Dairy. Emphasis is placed on the reasons for mechanized feeding, and on the detailed equipment used. Sanitation procedures, the legal aspects of milk production, the inspectors and regulatory agencies, parlor layout and milking techniques designed to maintain highest possible level of milk quality are included. On-the-farm pasteurization and bottling is also shown, and the reason for this is discussed. 24 minutes.