Podcasts by Sheep Stuff Ewe Should Know
California Ranchers, Dan Macon, Dr. Rosie Busch and Ryan Mahoney, discuss all things sheep.
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#141 Lamenting over an Epic Lambing Season from 2023-11-15T13:59
Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch catch up after a busy lambing season. How is success measured? Any noticeable difference? [Dr. Busch mentions at one point that she thinks of thiamine deficiency wi...
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#140 2023 Lambing Barn Live from 2023-11-01T12:02
Rosie makes a visit to Ryan’s lambing camp and record a podcast. We cover how lambing’s going and Dr Busch has some advice for helping sick young lambs
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#139 Learning about Rams by talking Bulls from 2023-10-18T12:33
Dan and Ryan catch up in person the th Bruin ranch bull sale and talk bull buying strategy and how it relates to sourcing rams. Fresno State alum and expert herdsman Justin Davis makes a guest appe...
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#138 banter at its best from 2023-10-09T03:48:19
Ryan and Dan banter about covering all the time that’s past since we last recorded! Great to be back
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#137: Bluetongue Research Update (US) from 2023-08-25T19:00
Two in one week!! Dr. Rosie Busch had the great opportunity to guest host for the ASI Research Update podcast. Don’t miss it! We talk with Dr. Christie Mayo and Dr. Molly Carpenter about their work...
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#136: Back to February from 2023-08-24T01:59:43
A lot of life, travels, business, and discovery has happened in these many months in between. Ryan and Rosie catch up. It’s been a while. We talk about a little of it and lots about sheep stuff! We...
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#135: Shearing in God’s country from 2023-07-21T18:55:39
Ryan and his son Connor visit with 2023 shearing champ Chad Furlong about shearing and farming in Roseburg, OR where the sheep industry is thriving.
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#134: Going to the Dogs | Cat Urbigkit from 2023-04-13T15:21:13
Cat Urbigkit is an author and photographer based in Wyoming. In addition to her career as a newspaper reporter, Urbigkit became a full-time book author in 2005. She’s been a devoted reader, writ...
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#133: Community in its Truest Form from 2023-03-22T11:30
Didn’t Ryan say his grandpa always said to “plan for the unexpected”? Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch catch up about life and how communities respond and step up when the unexpected happens.
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#132: Talking of Sustainability (with the real experts) from 2023-03-16T18:02:36
Dr. Rosie Busch has sooooo many questions when it comes to the topic of sustainability. We’ve touched on this topic before, but in this episode Rosie gets to ask all of her burning questions to Dr....
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#131: Nutrition Chat with Dr Allen Pettey from 2023-02-22T13:00
Rosie and Ryan sit down with Dr Allen Pettey of UC Davis and walk through nutrition basics and then walk into the great unknown of attempting to balance vitamins and minerals in an ever changing gr...
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#130: Lambing Barns from 2023-02-15T17:09:30
If you have a structure for lambing all ewes, just ewes and lambs that need some TLC, or you’re in the dreaming/planning stage, this is a great episode for you. Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch tal...
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#129: Pastures and People With Joe Fischer from 2023-02-09T23:48:49
Ryan catches up with Angus Underground podcast star and SSESK friend Joe Fischer. Joe quiz’s Ryan about weaning and where is seasonal grasses are and Ryan learns how to read and graze in trees. ...
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#128: Difficult Dialogues from 2023-01-25T11:00
It’s still raining in California! Wow! This is amazing. Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how it impacts our animals and the difficult conversations we may need to have with our peers.
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#127: It’s Season 4! 😱 from 2023-01-18T11:00
The first episode of 2023. It’s amazing. It’s raining in California! Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch talk all things weather and water especially. 😁 Thanks for being a listener. Let us know what ...
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#126: Listener Q&A from 2022-12-28T13:01
Dr Busch, Dan, and Ryan sit down and answer your questions
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#125: Where da Wild Things Be from 2022-12-21T13:00
Dan joins UC Cooperative Extension wildlife experts Dr. Carolyn Whitesell and Breanna Martinico to talk about all things critters - predators, beneficial (and potentially problematic) birds, and li...
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#124: Sheep Ranch Code of Conduct from 2022-12-14T17:41:10
Ryan and Dan get caught up and talk about the unspoken rules of ranches
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#123: Feast for the Ears from 2022-12-07T13:04
Dan and Dr. Busch reminisce over various feasts they’ve prepared. Discussing different cooking methods and favorite cuts of lamb. Then they talk briefly about difficult but very real impacts of pre...
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#122: What Remains Constant? from 2022-11-30T16:35:41
Don’t they say the one thing that is constant is that everything is always changing? Today Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how this year looks different from last year. How does that impact our...
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#121: The Cloven Truth - Footrot from 2022-11-16T12:58
All you would ever want to know about foot rot and foot health in your sheep. Dr Busch helps Ryan understand footrot through this episode. We hope it helps you too.
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#120: Just a Trace from 2022-11-09T13:00
Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how important and challenging it can be to balance such a small part of a ruminant diet… trace minerals.
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#119: Unconventional Conversations from 2022-11-02T12:00
Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch have a casual conversation about conspiracy theories, cultural norms, and lots of random stuff. Rosie has had way too much time traveling alone and has been thinkin...
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#118: 5000 lambs later from 2022-10-26T20:09:09
Ryan and Dan talk about flushing ewes and what affects it has on a lamb crop. Then they discuss what we’re the causes of Ryan’s early lamp crop and when/if he should make changes to the breeding pr...
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#117: Lambing Barn Live from 2022-10-19T22:28:47
Dr Busch and Ryan sit down in the lambing barn and discuss a variety of things Ryan has seen over his lambing season. We were planning on posting this next week but due to popular demand(Mr Blakema...
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#116: Lambing Reflections - I wish I knew now what I didn’t know then from 2022-09-30T12:00
Dan and Ryan get caught up about all sorts of ranch and farm things. Even some important sheep things ewe should know. Ryan’s starting lambing so he talks about it a lot. And Dan makes obscure rock...
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#115: The SOPs of Western Range Sheep Production? from 2022-09-21T12:00
In todays world less than 2% of the population are involved with agriculture. So just imagine the fraction of a percent involved with raising sheep lamb or wool. Many large commodities connect with...
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#114: Down the Rabbit Hole: Vaccines from 2022-09-15T17:15:58
Dan Macon (much like Alice) daringly and inquisitively follows Dr. Busch (like the white rabbit always running late) down the chaotic rabbit hole of vaccine technology, immune responses, and availa...
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#113: Midday with the Mill Station Vets (well, two of the three) from 2022-09-08T12:00:08
After a lively herd check of the Emigh Livestock ewes and super speedy OPP sampling (seriously) Ryan decides it would be a great idea to be outnumbered by UC Davis SVM alumni. Meet the new Mill Sta...
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#112: Volatility - The Downside of Strong Markets from 2022-08-31T12:00:40
Dan and Ryan discuss the current negative market conditions. During last years markets record highs, we all knew they would come down. Now that they have, we are wondering why. They could have gone...
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#111: Data Data Data: Is EID Technology Worth It!? from 2022-08-24T20:36:47
Rosie and Dan catch up on the California Wool Growers annual meeting and take a deep dive into EID technology
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#110: Sheep to Shirt from 2022-08-10T12:00:27
Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about what Ryan learned at the wool mill in North Carolina! Then we go down a major rabbit hole of the value of American wool to the infrastructure and the hard workin...
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#109: It’s more then just a job; w/ Samuel Kennedy from 2022-08-03T12:00:11
Ryan visits with Sam Kennedy of Columbia TN, and they talk about Sam’s family legacy and how he’s using sheep to rejuvenate and rebuild his family’s farm.
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#108: The Ultimate Learning Opportunity from 2022-07-27T12:00:37
Dr. Rosie Busch and Dan Macon talk about ways to learn from your experiences, both successes and failures, and build a full story for what may have happened. Feild necropsies, the ultimate diagnost...
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#107: Ryan and Dan together in person talking about stuff from 2022-07-20T12:00:44
Ryan and Dan talk goals, goal setting, and how to not overachieve. Enjoy
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#106: The Multispecies Grazingverse of Radness from 2022-07-13T12:00:13
Dan and Ryan discuss multi species grazing and get a little detailed on how and why it works in Ryan’s ranch. Could it work for Dan? Listen and find out.
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#105: OPP (Yeah Ewe Know Me) from 2022-07-06T12:00:12
Dr. Rosie Busch talks with special guest, Dr. Holly Neaton, about the impacts and opportunities for controlling Ovine Progressive Pneumonia or maedi-visna virus in your flock.
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#104: Southern Grass Ranching with Travis Kropf from 2022-07-05T22:23:28
Travis Kropf from Ozan Creek Farms joins Ryan for a discussion about livestock production in Arkansas. Travis is a multigenerational rancher with a passion for grass management. Follow Travis on In...
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#103: Associating with Associations from 2022-06-29T12:00:01
Dan and Ryan talk about the different associations they belong too and work with. They discussed what and how they should work and why it’s important for growers to get involved and give their time...
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#102: Plan A, B, & C! from 2022-06-15T12:00:09
Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch discuss preparing for various disasters, the importance of early communication, and having not just a plan, but contingencies, too!
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#101: Sheep Systems: Just a fraction from 2022-06-08T12:00:13
Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about the different sheep operations they’ve seen and what makes them so unique. It’s very clear more sheep vacations are needed for Dr. Busch.
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#100: Big Lambs and Imports from 2022-06-01T12:00:35
Dan and Ryan discuss two issues that American Lamb producers have been dealing with for years. Aged out heavy lambs (known as old crop lambs) and imported lamb. We hope this inspires some thoughtfu...
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Accelerated Lambing with Dr Richard Ehrhardt from 2022-05-26T14:06:55
Dr Busch and Ryan sit down with Dr Ehrhardt from Michigan State University to discuss the basics of accelerated lambing. We dive into the basics of how and why it can work. Even if you’re not utili...
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Raising Bonus Lambs with Dr. Andrea Mongini from 2022-05-18T12:00:30
This week we are so fortunate to get to speak with Dr. Andrea Mongini. She is a highly respected veterinarian, owner of an incredible sheep dairy, manager of a large goat dairy, and mother of three...
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Shear Brilliance from 2022-05-04T12:00
Where do sheep get their wool cut? At the baa-baa! 😂 Ok, but in all seriousness. Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about one of the most important events in the sheep production year… shearing! S...
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Highlands to Deserts: Precision Farming in Remote Places from 2022-04-27T12:00
Dan visits with Davy McCracken, director of the Scotland’s Rural College Hill & Mountain Research Centre, about opportunities for using technology to increase efficiency in extensive sheep and catt...
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Sheeponomics from 2022-04-20T12:00
Dan and Ryan. They actually talked about custom grazing too.
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Sheep and Goat Dairy Chat from 2022-04-13T12:00
Dr. Busch shared her knowledge on some of the basics about goat or sheep dairies. Ryan proves that he literally knows nothing about goats and less about dairy. Make sure to message him on Instagram...
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Bovine, Ovine & Goat Banter from the Barn from 2022-04-06T12:00
Dr Busch and Dan make the drive down to Emigh Livestock’s shearing and pull up a couple wool bales and shoot the breeze. A lot time is spent on animal handling and the differences between cows shee...
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Integrated Conversations from 2022-03-30T12:00
Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch catch up on recent events, which always leads to great conversations about sheep! From schools, to shearing, to external parasites, and dogs…
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Perfect Planning…..Forget That, Just Get in the Scrum from 2022-03-23T12:00
Dan and Ryan chat about planning for perfection but ultimately conclude that the best way is to get your hands dirty and learn from doing.
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A tale of tails from 2022-03-16T13:00
Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about the important considerations that are made when it comes to preventing disease and protecting flock health. Tail docking is an important topic, and today...
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Dry Pastures to Lambs! In a roundabout way… from 2022-03-09T22:45:43
Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch had a great time catching up on lambing events at Flying Mule Sheep, pondering why their breed up was so great this year, talking bits of nutrition and metabolic disea...
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Beauty in The Work from 2022-03-02T13:51:28
We discuss the importance and philosophy of work, especially as it relates to labor intensive endeavor like production agriculture. There seems to be a growing trend toward less work and while effi...
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The Ram-bling Gambling Man from 2022-02-23T14:00
Loads of banter. Then, Dr. Rosie Busch and Ryan talk about the mental preparation or mindset that comes with being in agriculture. The rollercoaster, the amazing opportunity, and the constant learn...
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Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan with Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle from 2022-02-16T14:00
Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle is the associate director for the Center for Food Security and Public Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. We ...
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Val-ewe of a Veterinarian from 2022-02-02T14:00
Integrity, compassion, dedication. The values that veterinarians uphold. Empathy, resilience, local economies. The values that your local veterinarian brings to your community. Ryan Mahoney and Dr....
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Video Markets with Brad Peek from 2022-01-26T18:45:54
Ryan and Dr Busch are joined by Brad Peek from Western Video Market and discuss the recent changes to the ways and options of marketing your lambs. Price discovery is the subject of years ...
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Foot Rot: The Infectious Pododermatitis Episode from 2022-01-19T14:00
Dan and Rosie take a “deep dive” into the nuances of just about every sheep man or woman’s inevitable nightmare: Foot Rot. What is it? What causes it? How to treat it? How often to trim feet? How d...
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How many directions can ewe run from 2022-01-12T16:34:10
Dan and Ryan catch up and talk about evaluating risks of loosing leases and planning for things ewe may knot want
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Bonus Episode: American Dairy Goat Association Annual Meeting from 2021-12-15T14:00
Dr. Rosie Busch talks with LaDonna Foley about the joys of dairy goats during a rare moment of downtime between speakers and events at the ADGA annual meeting in Arizona. Enjoy!
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Searching for Keys from 2021-12-08T23:19:44
Not trucks keys… this time! ;) Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how they approach the world of research and finding the keys to make forward motion in of sheep ranching, environmental stewardship...
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Legends: Duncan McCormack from 2021-12-02T13:00
Ryan sits down with California sheepman, Duncan McCormack. They discuss his history and the industry in general and shares insight into the connection between a shepherd and their sheep.
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Grazing Alfalfa from 2021-11-24T14:00
Dr Busch and Ryan talk about grazing alfalfa and why it’s so important to the California Sheep production system. The benefits and some of the challenges it brings and how grazing alfalfa is not th...
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Leasing and tenant stewardship from 2021-11-10T13:00
Dan and Ryan have a delightful conversation about landlord/lessee relationships and how they both approach them. This episode is as much a good listen for landowners as it is lessees.
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Through The Storm from 2021-11-04T12:00
Coming through a recent record setting rainstorm Dr Busch and Ryan talk about dealing with losses, treatment of livestock during a weather event, and how to move forward after a loss
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On the Move from 2021-10-27T13:00
Dan and Rosie talk about flock behavior, moving sheep (and their dogs), and preparations that go into a move! And bonus: no technical problems this week!!
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Planting Pastures from 2021-10-20T12:00
Dan and Ryan talk through the process of planting an irrigated pasture for their sheep ranches. Lots of great nuggets of information from Dan in this one.
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Who Influenced Ewe from 2021-10-13T12:00
Dr Busch and Ryan reflect on people who have helped inspired them and what/how they did. Also how sometimes they don’t even know they influenced ewe……
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The Breeds Episode from 2021-10-06T13:00
What is a breed? Why would you choose certain breeds over others? Whats the deal with that weird longhorn sheep from Hungary or someplace? Wool breeds, hair breeds, domestic, wild…Dan and Rosie NAI...
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Defining Local from 2021-09-29T12:00
Some buzz in CA is buzzing about the need for more small processing facilities to support local farm to fork movement. Dr Busch, Dan, and Ryan sit down to talk about the issue and end up going on a...
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The Long Haul from 2021-09-22T13:00
Ryan and Dr. Busch talk about the value of longevity. With a smattering of economics, disease control, goal setting… Let us know your thoughts. @sheepstuffeweshouldknow
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Healthy Ewe, Healthy Ranch from 2021-09-15T13:00
Yes. That was a pun. During this episode, Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how we deal with stress and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Dan and Rosie are not psychiatris...
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Resilient Ranching from 2021-09-08T13:00
Dan and Ryan talk about managing through the drought and staying resilient. How to keep resilient throughout the challenges of an unpredictable climate.
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Lambing 201 from 2021-08-18T13:00
Dr Busch gets into the details of herd health during lambing. From understand basics of what is needed for a clear diagnosis of diseases and how to start a conversation with your veterinarian. Hand...
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Ram Recovery from 2021-08-11T12:00
Dr Busch and Ryan discuss what Emigh Livestock does with their rams in the off season and how important recovery is after a season of working.
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James Rebanks - A Conversation with the Herdy Shepherd from 2021-08-04T12:00
Dan visits with Northern England shepherd and best-selling author James Rebanks about farming, family and writing. Rebanks' newest book, Pastoral Song, hits U.S. bookstores this week!
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Richard Hamilton - Build it Better from 2021-07-28T13:00
Richard Hamilton and Ryan sit down and discuss Hamilton Bros ranch and how they developed their ideal sheep and cattle for their environment over the course of 60 years. If you are interested in ge...
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Summer 2021 Update from 2021-07-14T12:00
Quick update on the summer schedule. Keep an eye out for interviews and special content.....
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Bezoars & Books from 2021-07-07T13:00
Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch discuss sheep terminology, including Rosies list of words that sometimes feel undefined for many. They also talk about sheep and husbandry related books.
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More Money, More Problems from 2021-06-30T12:00
Dan and Ryan explore the financial impact of drought combined with high markets and how to manage increased cash flow. Missteps in a good market, plus an unfortunate market swing could lea...
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Ewe Got Worms? from 2021-06-23T13:00
All livestock producers have to deal with parasites in some form or another...Dan and Rosie discuss all things parasites in the context of a sheep breeding operation.
Hold on! There be animals in the parking lot from 2021-06-16T13:00
Dr Busch and Ryan talk about animal handling. Especially when things go wrong. Also discussed is how different animals react differently even breed to breed or ranch to ranch.
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Building Bridges with Barns from 2021-06-09T13:00
Dan and Ryan talk about many great things. Among them are common questions Dan receives as an adviser plus they explore what is often overlooked or misunderstood when someone jumps into sheep ranch...
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I-80: City Girl to Woman in Ag from 2021-06-02T13:00
Dan asks Dr. Busch about her road to becoming a livestock veterinarian from that initial spark to the people that keep the motor running everyday.
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Deep Tracks - Covid and Drought Reflections from 2021-05-26T12:00
What a difference a year makes! Dan and Ryan reflect on the changes the past year has brought and the on going drought. End of the episode has a bit on favorite shepherding literature as well!
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Scanned in Two Shakes of a Lambs Tail from 2021-05-19T12:00
Ryan and Dr Busch invite a special guest, Dr Jason Bravos, to tell tails (tales) of preg scanning sheep in the Montezuma hills.
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Pick your Poison....Plants from 2021-05-12T13:00
Dan and Dr Busch talk about things that sheep eat
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Market Eruptions from 2021-05-05T13:00
Dan and Ryan banter about the drought....again. And then get into the current market conditions and what’s shaking and making lamb prices move.
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Drought Ruminations from 2021-04-28T13:00
In this episode, Ryan and Dr. Busch ruminate on a buffet of topics. From making the most of feed in a dry year, to challenges you might see with diet changes, and a little bit on what makes ruminan...
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What’s the Scoop on Sheep Poop from 2021-04-21T13:00
Dan talks with Dr. Busch about one of the most common causes of diarrhea in weaned lambs. Coccidia. Join us as we navigate questions, talk about different solutions, and come up with even more ques...
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Ready the Rams from 2021-04-07T13:00
Dr Busch and Ryan talk about what happens at Emigh Livestock prior to ram turnout. This is really exciting stuff.
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Spring Training from 2021-03-31T12:00
Rams are true athletes. To make sure they have a successful season, shepherds and shepherdesses put their rams to the test with tryouts and spring training. This week, Dan and Dr. Busch talk abo...
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Who's the Teacher; Who's the Student from 2021-03-24T13:00
Dan and Ryan tackle mentorship in the sheep industry. Mentors play a huge roll in passing industry knowledge to new generations of shepherds & shepherdesses. We hope you enjoy th...
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The Time In Between from 2021-03-17T12:00
Today Dan and Ryan talk about the time in between lambing and weaning. Though often overlooked, the time between having the lambs born and getting them weaning is critical to a successful ...
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Why Should Ewe Worry About Bio-Security from 2021-03-10T14:00
Dr Busch joins Ryan and Dan again to talk about some different diseases and try to begin to understand what ranch biosecurity means. This year's American Sheep Industry's annual meeting in...
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Turning Ewer Question into an Answer from 2021-03-03T14:00
Dan give some insight on how to take that question you are having about your ranch and turning it into a research project, complete with grant funding and university help. We also discuss ...
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Q&A with Ryan and Dan from 2021-02-24T14:00
Dan attempts to ask a handful of questions from listeners and Ryan successfully runs down tangents and ends up talking about sheep things completely unrelated to the original question!
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Direct Meat Sales from 2021-02-17T14:00
Ryan quizzes Dan about the challenge of navigating the USDA regs around custom processing and selling the wonderful lamb you grow to you neighbors. We touch on the background as to why the...
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Weaning Lambs from 2021-02-10T14:00
Dan quizzes Ryan about his lamb weaning practices and challenges him to explain why he does what he does. When deciding best practices for your sheep ranch, it is always important to know ...
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Pasture Lambing Prep from 2021-02-03T14:00
Dan details his pasture lambing system and how he sets it up to complement the genetic disposition of his sheep. Ryan and Dan also discuss how things might or might not change if his syste...
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Welcome Back to Year 2 from 2021-01-27T13:00
2021 is starting off with a substantial drought developing in CA. Dan and Ryan both talk about how their different operations are being effected and how they cope with stress. ...
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How do Ewe Handle Drought from 2020-12-09T14:00
Dan and Ryan discuss their different approaches to managing this livestock during a drought and some of the different ways to view a drought as an opportunity. All sheep ranches face the r...
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Winter Maintenance and how Ewe Best Utilize Supplements from 2020-12-02T21:08:52
Dan shares his wisdom on using targeted supplements to efficiently utilize your natural resources. Supplementation is essential to any successful livestock system's sustainability. H...
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The Glorious Imperial Valley from 2020-11-25T14:00
Fresh off his trip to Imperial Valley, Ryan explains how and why it is such an important part of the American Sheep Industry. Especially for winter feeding. It is the heartbeat of ou...
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How many Ewes do you have from 2020-11-18T14:00
Dan & Ryan get into the question that all ranchers get, 'How many sheep do you have?' Mostly this episode explores why size doesn't really matter when it comes to defining if your a sh...
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An Overseas Lambventure from 2020-11-11T14:00
Ryan and Dan get the opportunity to visit with Kurt Portas of Palliser Ridge Farm in New Zealand. Kurt provides some brilliant insight into how they run and manage successful farms in NZ. ...
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Be Your best Ewe from 2020-11-04T14:00
Sheep. Ovines. Lambs. Wool. Ram. These are key works that help us appear on more topic searches. Ranching brings many challenges and even opportunities to overwork ...
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The Future of Renewable Fiber: "Ewe Shear it off and it Grows Right Back" from 2020-10-28T13:00
Dan and Ryan talk about the future of renewable fibers, mostly wool but we mentioned cotton, silk, and other renewables. They also discussed the importance of a quality wool market is to a...
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Lambing Update - From the middle of a 14-hour workday from 2020-10-21T13:00
Ryan gives an update on what's going on in the lambing barn during the peak of the busiest time of year, when the majority of his lambs will drop within a 3-4 week window.
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Livestock Handling - Low Stress or No Stress? from 2020-10-14T13:00
Sheep producers Dan Macon and Ryan Mahoney discuss animal handling techniques they've learned over the years. Differences between Temple Grandin and Bud Williams facilities designs, the use of d...
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Mastitis Mayhem w/ Dr Rosie Busch from 2020-10-07T13:00
Mastitis is the American Sheep Industry's leading cause of culling. It effects anywhere from 10-60% of a given flock in the US. To say it's an issue is quite the understatement. &nbs...
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Lambing 101 - Preparation from 2020-09-30T03:42:11
As Lambing season closes in on Ryan's operation, Dan grills Ryan as to how he prepares for a successful lambing. How to prepare a lambing kit, what to do with the ewes, how to manage feed ...
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Who Ewe Culling Now from 2020-09-23T12:00
Its culling time! well not really, its just talking about culling time! Dan and Ryan share with each other their culling procedures and how to strategically keep or not keep sheep. &...
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When the World is on Fire from 2020-09-16T12:00
Apologies for the reverb, we were unsuccessfully attempting to Instagram live and record at the same time. Anywho, today's episode is all about the current wildfire situation in CA. ...
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Tech Talk for Livestock from 2020-09-09T12:00
Ryan sits down with Jon Kidwell to talk about the successful failures they've made by spending money on 'technology.' Over the past 7 years, Emigh Livestock have invested heavily in new te...
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An Outside Look from 2020-08-31T20:01:04
This week Dan and Ryan are joined by Dr. Tina Saitone, Cooroperative Extension Specialist in Agricultural and Resource Economics, to discuss the fall out from the MSR bankruptcy that is currentl...
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What's for Dinner? from 2020-08-20T12:00
Dan and Ryan take a break from the seriousness of business planning, financial analysis, animal husbandry, pasture care, and other on farm work, to move into their kitchens to discuss the delici...
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Evaluating Ewer opportunities from 2020-08-14T22:24:51
Dan and Ryan continue on last week's topic of basic financial tools and how to apply them to while evaluating a new opportunity for your sheep ranch. Adding value is a hot topic in ranchin...
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Baaaaaaaad Business from 2020-08-06T12:00
Dan and Ryan take a look at the basic tools to financially evaluate how the business side of the ranch is doing. The purpose and difference between a balance sheet, income statement, &...
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Sheep Researching on the Range from 2020-07-30T12:00
Dan & Ryan sat down with Dr. Bret Taylor and discussed some opportunities for improvement and how the USDA, ARS Sheep Station is filling that need. Plus the importance of sheep on the ...
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Genetics, Genomics, & other Analytics from 2020-07-25T00:27:43
Apologies for the sound quality on this one, we had some issues with web connections. the discussion is all about making better genetic decisions and the theories that are behind them. &nb...
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Legends: Fred Groverman from 2020-07-17T23:35:08
Dan interviews multi-generational Petaluma, CA ranching legend Fred Groverman
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Tools of the Trade from 2020-07-09T17:40:03
Dan and Ryan talk about shepherding tools of the trade.
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Family Ranching from 2020-07-04T18:57:12
This week guest host Joe Fischer, @bruin_ranch, joins Ryan to discuss family values and how the ranching lifestyle influences their family life.
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Sheep on the Run from 2020-06-25T16:05:10
Dan and Ryan talk about traveling the country and world in search of sheep. Also hidden among the travel discussions is a sub-conversation on the logistics of buying, freighting live...
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Legends: Richard 'Dick' Emigh from 2020-06-17T23:52:51
Dan and Ryan get to sit down and interview Mr. Emigh. Richard 'Dick" Emigh has run sheep his whole life and over his 91 years seen it all. Such a blessing to listen in on the wisdom ...
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Livestock Guardian Dogs from 2020-06-12T23:59:39
Dan educates Ryan on LGD basics. how to choose them, qualities they should express, and why they are such an essential part of so many ranches.
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Tech Tools to Better Manage Data from 2020-06-04T06:51:51
Dan and Ryan discuss some of the best available tools for collecting, storing, and using information about individual animals to inform operational decisions. Then, most importantly, how i...
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Keeping Healthy Sheep from 2020-05-30T03:26:55
In this episode Dan and Ryan talk about some of the basics of vaccines and antibiotic usage in sheep and the necessity of having a relationship with a veterinarian.
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The Art & Science of Finished Lambs from 2020-05-21T15:26:18
After a quick recap of the CFAP industry relief program Dan and Ryan talk about the roll of a feedlot in the sheep production system.
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Pondering Perfect Pastures from 2020-05-15T17:10:43
This week Dan and Ryan discuss pasture management. Grazing rotations, nutrient supplementation, noxious weeds, and the difference between sheep and chickens are explored. ...
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Coping with COVID from 2020-04-30T21:47:09
This week we dive into the reason behind the collapse of market lamb prices and some of the uncertainties that have turned bulls into bears.
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Benchmarking Basics from 2020-04-16T03:25:19
Ways to measure your efficiencies as a Sheep Rancher are discussed. There are plenty more ways and things to measure then what was discussed on this episode but hopefully a few of th...
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A Good Place to Start from 2020-04-11T14:19:07
Ryan and Dan discuss the diversity of sheep and some of the steps you should consider when evaluating what breeds may be the best for your ranch.
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