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- 4 weeks ago50 min
Targeted Grazing in Idaho’s National Forests
In this episode of the American Sheep Industry Podcast, Jake talks with Dr. Kelly Hopping, associate professor in human-environment systems at Boise State University, about leveraging targeted sheep grazing as a multifaceted tool to manage cheatgrass, restore range ecosystems, and mitigate wildfire risks in the Sawtooth National Forest. Dr. Hopping shares her academic journey from studying high-altitude alpine ecosystems on the Tibetan Plateau to managing livestock grazing in Idaho, diving into how cheatgrass—an invasive annual grass from Eurasia—outcompetes native plants and alters fire regimes across the western United States. The discussion highlights a collaborative, multi-stakeholder research project involving the U.S. Forest Service, academic researchers, extension personnel, and dedicated sheep producers and herders. Tune in to discover how adjusting grazing timing and intensity to target green cheatgrass can help restore resilient native plant communities, reduce fuel continuity, and foster sustainable Western sheep production. Resources: About Kelly Hopping, PhD Dr. Hopping's Targeted Grazing Project
- Aug 27, 20261 min
New World screwworm Update & Management Practices
This episode of the American Sheep Industry Association’s Podcast breaks down what the New World Screwworm means for sheep producers on the ground. Host Jake Thorne sits down with Dr. Rosie Busch, UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, to discuss current cases, official regulations, and practical management strategies. Key Topics Covered Outbreak Status: The current state of New World Screwworm cases in Texas and neighboring regions, including the distinction between active and inactive cases. Eradication & Tech: How the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) works, how AI is improving sterile fly distribution, and updates on USDA breeding facility capacities. Regulations & Movement: Rules for infested/surveillance zones, inspection protocols, and direct-to-slaughter requirements. Treatment Options: The role of systemic treatments like injectable Dectomax (and its EUA status) versus topicals, plus guidance on proper herd management to minimize wound risks.
- Jul 15, 202635 min
Influence of Breed and Age on Lamb Performance & Meat Quality
The American Sheep Industry Association podcast with host Jake Thorn features guest Tom Murphy Ph.D., a sheep geneticist with the USDA/ARS Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. Dr. Murphy explores how breed and age impact lamb performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality. While producers focus on traits like growth rate and parasite resistance, industry success relies on creating a positive eating experience for consumers. Surveys indicate that consumer satisfaction is largely tied to eating satisfaction, particularly lamb flavor. Dr. Murphy defines how heritability varies across traits, explaining that: Lamb survival has low heritability (less than 5%). Weaning weight is moderately heritable (20–30%). Carcass traits like loin muscle area are highly heritable (~40%). Flavor profiles are on the lower end (10–20%). While terminal sire breeds (e.g., Suffolk, Texel) provide growth and carcass advantages over maternal breeds, research shows no clear, consistent breed differences regarding eating quality and flavor. Dr. Murphy emphasizes that improving these traits requires consistent performance recording, phenotypic data collection, and leveraging genetic tools.
- Jun 4, 202629 min
ASI Research Update: Flushing Ewes: Nutrition and Reproductive Success with Dr. Richard Ehrhardt
Flushing Ewes: Nutrition and Reproductive Success Dr. Richard Ehrhardt Michigan State University
- May 20, 202639 min
ASI Research Update: Soil Health & Grazing Systems with Dr. Alan Franzluebbers
Soil Health & Grazing Systems Dr. Alan Franzluebbers USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Apr 27, 202650 min
ASI Research Update: Nutritional Disorders – White Muscle Disease
Nutritional Disorders – White Muscle Disease with Dr. Whit Stewart, University of Wyoming
- Mar 25, 20261h 1m
ASI Research Update: A Look into AI and Embryo Transfers – Part II with Dr. Daniel Poole
A Look into AI and Embryo Transfers – Part II with Dr. Daniel Poole, North Carolina State University
- Dec 12, 202530 min
ASI Research Update: Nutritional Disorders – Polio with Dr. Richard Ehrhardt
Nutritional Disorders – Polio Dr. Richard Ehrhardt Michigan State University
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