Shearer headed to New Zealand for competition
Emily Chamelin
(Carroll County Times image)
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Twenty-seven year old Emily Chamelin, a professional
sheep shearer from Westminster, is headed to New
Zealand to compete in the Golden Shears International
Sheep Shearing Contest.
Chamelin will compete in the blade shearing contest.
Blade shearing is the old-fashioned way of shearing
sheep.
Chamelin qualified for the international competition
when she won the blade shearing contest at last yearʹs
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. In addition, she
placed 7th among 18 competitors from around the
world in the All Irish National Competition.
Chamelin started shearing sheep about 10 years ago.
She got involved with raising sheep through 4-H, even
though her family owns a dairy farm with cows and
goats. Chamelin has a flock of about 20 sheep.
Read article in Carroll County Times
Watch You-Tube video
Good Luck Emily!
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Pasture vs. pen-fed goats
A carcass comparison study was conducted
in conjunction with the 2011 Western
Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance
Test. Several consigners to the
test provided additional goats of similar
genetics for pen-feeding and carcass evaluation.
The carcasses of nine goats from the pasture
test were compared
to the carcasses of nine
goats that were pen-fed a
diet of hay and grain. For
each goat from the pasture
test that was harvested
for data collection, a
pen-fed goat from the
same consigner was
slaughtered.
 The pasture-fed goats
consumed a pasture-only
diet, with no supplemental
feed, only free choice minerals.
They were rotationally grazed among six
2-acre paddocks, planted in a variety of
warm and cool season grasses. The forage
was always ample, though its quality was
not tested.
The pen-fed goats were confined and had
unlimited access to grass hay. They were
hand-fed a commercial goat pellet (ADM
Goat Power™) once per day, all the grain
they could consume in 20 minutes: not
much at the beginning of the test, but almost
1.7 lbs. per head per day by the end.
The eighteen goats consumed their respective
diets from June 5 until September
25. The pasture-fed goats gained 0.124
lbs. per day from June 5 until September
15. During the same time period, the average
daily gain of the pen-fed goats was
0.232 lbs. per day. Neither group experienced
clinical internal parasitism, but the
pen-fed goats had much lower fecal egg
counts and less dagginess than the pastured
goats.
On September 29, the goats were weighed
and transported to Country Foods, a custom-
exempt slaughterhouse in Waynesboro,
PA, for same day slaughter. Their carcasses
were weighed, deboned, and measured
six days later.
Each carcass was separated into three
components: lean, fat, and bone. A sample
from the longissimus dorsi (rib eye)
muscle was collected from each carcass.
The samples were sent to Ohio State University
where they are being analyzed for
nutrition and fatty acid composition.
As expected, the carcasses from the pen-fed
goats were fatter, as evidenced by a
thicker body wall and higher percentages
of kidney and heart (internal) fat and
overall fat. However, the pen-fed goats
produced a higher yield of fat-free, boneless
meat: 24.5 vs. 19.8 percent (of their
live weight). The pen-fed goats also had a
higher dressing percentage than the pasture-
raised goats: 44.4 vs. 39.4 percent.
Statistical analysis showed the differences
in fat, yield, and dressing percent to be
statistically significant. While numerically different, there was no statistical difference in rib eye area or percent lean (lbs. lean/cold carcass weight) between the
two groups of goats.
While the data show that pen-feeding can improve carcass yield, the economics of pen-feeding is affected by many
different factors and will vary by operation. In conjunction with this year’s buck test, a similar study will be conducted
to evaluate carcass differences between pen-fed and pasture-fed goats, as well as to look at the economics of pen feeding
vs. pasture-rearing.
Instead of a commercial pellet being fed to the goats, a more economical ration consisting of whole barley and a protein
pellet will be fed.
Read full article and view pictures
Using grain to improve goat carcass quality and value
As a follow-up to last year’s goat carcass evaluation study, conducted in conjunction with the
Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test, a more formal study will be
conducted in 2012 to compare the performance, carcass quality, and economics of pen-fed vs.
pasture-fed goats.
 Fifteen (15) male goats will be penned and fed a diet consisting of free choice grass hay and
limit-fed grain. The grain diet will be a mixture of whole barley and a protein supplement.
The goats will be fed once daily and allowed to consume all the grain they can eat in 20
minutes, after which time the feeders will be removed from the pen. Rumensin (coccidiostat)
will be provided via free choice minerals.
Each goat in the pen will have a “mate” of similar size and genetics on pasture. The fifteen (15)
pastured goats will graze with the goats participating in the Western Maryland Pasture-Based
Meat Goat Performance Test. They will consume a pasture-only diet that includes various
cool and warm season grasses Free choice minerals, containing a coccidiostat, will be available.
To do the study, we are looking for pairs of intact male goats that will weigh around 40 lbs. (each) at the start of the
study on June 2. The goats should be genetically similar: full-brothers or half-sibs (same sire). One goat from the pair will be pen-fed. The other will be pasture-raised. A fair market price will be
paid for the 40 lb. goats. Participating producers will receive a copious amount of data on the goats in the study.
Contact Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 or sschoen@umd.edu, if you are interested in providing goats for the
study. The
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Hoof diseases in sheep and goats
There are several diseases that can affect the hooves of
sheep and goats. The three most common are footrot, foot
scald, and foot abscess. All are caused by opportunistic
bacteria that invade unhealthy tissue.
 Footrot is an infectious disease caused by the interaction
of two anaerobic bacteria: Fusobacterium necrophorum and
Dichelobacter nodosus. F. necrophorum is found in the digestive
tract and feces of sheep and goats. D. nodusus is usually
introduced to a farm via an infected or carrier animal. It
cannot survive for very long outside an infected hoof, only
up to 14 days.
Irritation of the hoof’s interdigital tissue, due to moisture
or trauma, allows entry of F. necrophorum, resulting in foot
scald, an inflammation and reddening of the interdigital
tissue. Foot scald is not contagious and usually does not
involve the horny tissue of the hoof.
Once the interdigital tissue is weakened, other disease-causing
bacteria may enter the hoof and cause disease. Actinomyces pyogenes, a common bacteria in soil, can interact
with F. necrophorum to cause a foot abscess. Foot abscesses
usually only affect one
hoof or digit.
If D. nodusus is present on the
farm, it can also invade the
weakened interdigital tissue,
releasing protease enzymes
which will eat away at the
connective tissue between the
horny and soft (fleshy) portions
of the hoof, resulting in
footrot. Maggots can be a
problem with severely infected
hooves.
There are 20 different strains of D. nodosus that can infect
sheep and goats. The strains vary in their virulence.
When goats are infected with D. nodosus, they don’t usually
develop as severe footrot symptoms as sheep, whereas
they may experience a more severe form of foot scald,
called “benign” footrot in some countries. In fact, there is
evidence to suggest that benign footrot also involves D.
nodusus.
The predisposing factors to any hoof disease are warmth
(over 45ºF) and moisture, overgrown hooves, and abnormal
hoof growth. Hoof trimming allows air to reach the
hoof and eliminate disease-causing bacteria. Mud and feces are less likely become trapped in a properly-trimmed
hoof. Animals that have excessive or abnormal
hoof growth or have chronic hoof disease should
be culled. Culling is a shepherd’s most powerful tool
against hoof problems.
 It goes without saying that hoof diseases can affect the
health, welfare, and performance of infected animals.
They can also be costly to treat, especially labor and
the premature culling of otherwise good livestock.
There is no single way to control or eradicate footrot
from a flock or herd. Control and/or eradication usually
involves a combination of measures, which may
include hoof trimming, antibiotic injections, topical
treatments, repetitive foot soaks, vaccination, isolation,
and culling.
Strict biosecurity will prevent the bacteria that causes
footrot from ever establishing itself in a healthy flock
or herd. Though there are other vectors, the primary
source of infection is newly-introduced animals. Never
buy animals from a flock or herd that has a history
of hoof disease. Isolate all new purchases for at least
three weeks and assume they are infected with footrot.
University of Maryland Extension has been cooperating
with University of Maine Extension on a grant-funded
project to help sheep (and goat) producers in
the Northeast eliminate footrot . To learn more about
the project, visit the web site at http://
extension.maine.edu/sheep. For a list of links pertaining
to hoof care and diseases visit my web site at
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/footrot.html.
The University of Maine Sheep Foot Health project recommends a 4-week protocol for eradicating footrot.
Test your knowledge of hoof health and diseases
by taking an online quiz at
http:/www.sheepandgoat.com/
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Bucks wanted for 2012 pasture performance test
2012 will be the 7th year of the Maryland Pasture-Based Meat
Goat Performance Test. Last year
saw the largest number of bucks tested
(80), along with the initiation of a
pen-feeding program for carcass comparison
purposes.
 The purpose of the goat test is to evaluate
the performance of bucklings
consuming a pasture-only diet, with
natural exposure to internal parasites,
primarily the barber pole
worm. While on test, the goats are
evaluated for growth, parasite resistance
(fecal egg counts), parasite
resilience (FAMACHA© scores and
anthelmintic treatments), carcass merit,
structural correctness, and reproductive
soundness. They are managed as a single group
in a ~12.5-acre rotational grazing system.
2012 Test
For this year’s test, the goats must be delivered to the
test site at the Western Maryland Research & Education
Center (in Keedysville) on Saturday, June 2. After a
short adjustment period, starting data will be collected
on Thursday, June 7. The goats will be handled every
two weeks thereafter to determine their body weights,
FAMACHA© eye anemia scores, body condition scores,
coat conditions scores, and dag (scour) scores. Low-stress
handling techniques are emphasized.
Fecal samples will be collected bi-weekly from the rectum
of each goat. Individual fecal egg counts will be
determined by Dr. Dahlia O’Brien’s lab at Delaware
State University. A pooled fecal sample will be collected
every four weeks. Fecal coproculture (larvae ID) will be
done by Dr. Ray Kaplan’s lab at the University of Georgia.
Towards the end of the test, the goats will be scanned
(using ultrasound) to determine their rib eye area and
back fat thickness. The scannig will be done by Jim Pritchard from West Virginia University. They will be evaluated for structural
correctness and reproductive soundness. Scrotal circumference
will be measured. Teats will be counted and
characterized. Hooves will be trimmed and evaluated
for growth, soundness, and health. Final data will be
collected on September 13.
2011 Top-performing buck
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To be eligible for sale, bucks must
meet Gold, Silver, or Bronze standards
of performance for growth rate,
parasite resistance, and parasite resilience,
and minimum standards for
structural correctness and reproductive
soundness. Details pertaining to
the sale of this year’s top-performing
bucks are still being
worked out.
Eligibility
Male goats of any breed or breed
cross, with or without registration
eligibility, may be consigned to the
test. Producers from any state may
consign up to five goats to the
test. At least two are recommended.
Half-sibs (goats with the same
sire) are suggested. Some producers may be asked to
provide additional bucks for the carcass comparison
study.
Eligible goats must weigh between 35 and 70 lbs. upon
delivery to the test site on June 2. They must have been
born between December 20, 2011, and March 20, 2012
(inclusive). They must have been weaned for at least
two weeks prior to the test and received two vaccinations
for overeating disease (clostridium perfringins type
C & D) and tetanus. Their hooves must be properly
trimmed for foot soaking.
The nomination period for this year’s test is April 1
through May 15. A $20 deposit (per goat) is due at the
time of nomination. It is not necessary to identify specific
goats at the time of nomination. Health papers are
required for admission to the goat test.
Information about the goat test, including all pertinent
documents, can be found on the goat test blog at http://mdgoattest.blogspot.com. Specific questions may
be directed to Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 orsschoen@umd.edu.
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Winter webinar series: sheep and goat nutrition
A series of webinars will be held on consecutive Thursday nights in January and February 2012.
The webinars will focus on the feeding and nutrition of sheep and goats.
- January 12 - Digestive physiology
- January 19 - Nutrients
- January 26 - Feedstuffs
- February 2 - Nutritional management
- February 9 - Rational balancing
- February 16 - Nutritional disorders
Each webinar will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST and last for approximately one hour. An hour of questions and answers will follow. Topics may overlap more than one webinar. University of Maryland Extension Specialists and Educators will be the instructors for the webinars.
Anyone with an internet connection may participate in the webinars. High speed access is recommended.
The first 100 people who log onto: https://connect.moo.umd.edu/sschoen/ will be able to participate.
All webinars will be recorded and available for later viewing at http://www.sheepandgoat.com/recordings.html.
Even though pre-registration is not required, those who plan to participate should contact Susan Schoenian at
sschoen@umd.edu, so that they can be added to the webinar e-mail reflector list. People who registered for last yearʹs webinars should already be on the list and have received e-mail notification of the 2012 webinar series.
Ewe and doe management
Ewe and doe management (from late gestation through weaning) was the subject of a webinar short
course held last winter (2011). The short course was held over the course of six evenings.
The webinars were recorded and minimally edited. They are available for viewing at http://
www.sheepandgoat.com/recordings.html. Scroll down to past webinars.
The page includes links to the PowerPoint presentations that accompanied each webinar. The
presentations are available for viewing and downloading at http://www.slideshare.net/schoenian.
A webinar is a seminar that is taught over the world wide web. A webinar
on feeding and nutrition is currently in progress.
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Sheep shearing school for beginners
 There will be a Shearing School for Beginners on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24,
2012, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ridgely Thompsonʹs farm at 1942 Uniontown Road,
Westminster, MD 21157.
The registration fee is $80 per person and includes a copy of ASIʹs Sheep Shearing
Notebook and an instructional DVD. Pre-registration is required. No registrations will
be accepted after March 19. Participation is limited to the first 25. The minimum age is
16.
The New Zealand method of shearing will be taught. Shearing machines will be provided.
Blade shearing will not be taught. Instructors are David Greene, Dr. Richard
Barczewski, and Aaron Geiman.
The annual school is sponsored by University of Maryland and Delaware Extension, the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association,
and the Delaware Sheep and Wool Producers Association.
Checks should be made payable to the Carroll County Extension Advisory Council and mailed to David L. Greene, 2014
White Hall Road, White Hall, MD 21161-9712.
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by Susan Schoenian
As an invited speaker to an International
Symposium on Meat
Goat and Sheep Production in Brazil
(5th Sincorte) in October (2011), I had
the opportunity to visit a few sheep
and goat farms. While Brazil is
known for having large sheep and
goat farms, we visited several “small” farms.
 The first farm we visited was a sheep
farm, with approximately 150 breeding
ewes. The ewes were mostly Santa
Inês, with some Dorper mixed in.
The Santa Inês is an attractive, multicolored
hair sheep that is known for
its resistance to internal parasites. Its
primary shortcoming is its reproductive
rate. As compared to many other
hair sheep breeds, it is less prolific.
On this farm, the ewes were producing
1.2 to 1.3 lambs per lambing.
Their lambing interval was less than
one year.
The farmer was very progressive in
his breeding program. On the dam
side, he was crossing the Santa Inês
with the Damara, a hair breed from
South Africa. For his terminal cross,
he was starting to use Texel and
Suffolk rams.
The feeding program included a
combination of grazing and confinement
feeding. Ewes with older lambs
spent the day grazing and were
brought in at night for supplemental
feeding. Ewes with younger lambs
were housed in old poultry houses.
A variety of feedstuffs were being
utilized, including several byproduct
feeds: hay, grass silage,
pineapple, and a liquid brewery
waste product. The ewes had messy mouths as a result of consuming the
pineapple product. The lambs were
creep fed a mixture that contained
corn and soybean meal, but also readily
consumed the pineapple waste.
 Next, we visited a dairy goat farm
that was milking about 60 does, hoping
to expand to more than 100 does.
The does were a mixture of Alpine
and a native breed that looked similar
to the Alpine. I suspect it shares some
common ancestry.
All of the dairy goats were kept in
confinement, either concrete structures
that provided plenty of natural
ventilation or dry lots with covered
feeders. The bucks were housed away
from the does in a separate concrete
structure with a lot for exercise.
Like the sheep, the goats were fed a
mixture of feedstuffs: hay, silage, cactus,
and another by-product from the
brewing industry. The cactus was
grown on the farm, harvested, and cut
into small pieces for feeding.
 Milking was done by hand, in a separate
milking parlor that elevated the
does to a convenient height for milking.
Our last visit was to a farm that was
characterized as a subsistent farm.
This farm kept a mixture of goat
breeds for milking. The milking parlor
was similar to the other, with the
does elevated on a concrete walkway.
Milking was done by hand.
The Brazilian
government is encouraging
dairy goat production by purchasing
goat milk for use in school meal programs.
I wish our government would
do the same!
When I visit farms in other
countries, I always take a special
interest in the native
breeds of livestock. Native
breeds (including those in this
country) are seldom given the
respect they deserve, yet they
are always the animals best
adapted to the local environment.
While it is common to cross
improved and introduced breeds to native breeds to improve
productivity, such crossing should always proceed
with caution, as many “so-called” improved breeds fail to
thrive in their new environments. Improved breeds often
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Another successful Lambing & Kidding School
 Eighty-six adults and youth attended
the 2011 Lambing & Kidding School,
in Wye Mills, MD. The school is
held every other year at a different
location in Maryland. The next school
will be held in 2013 in Western Maryland.
Dr. Susan Kerr, a 4-H Extension Educator
and veterinarian from Washington
State University was the featured
speaker at this yearʹs school. Her participation
was sponsored by Northeast
SARE.
Other speakers included Dr. Nelson
Escobar, Small Ruminant Specialist at
the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore (UMES); Dr. Dahlia OʹBrien,
Small Ruminant Specialist at Delaware
State University; Jeff Semler, Agricultural Extension
Agent in Washington County; Dr. Michael Jacobs,
a private veterinarian; and Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat
Specialist.
This was the first school in which a separate
educational tract was held for
youth. Seventeen youth participated in
the youth tract, which included a parasitology
lab, skills lab, wet lab, and skillathon
practice.
Proceedings of the Lambing & Kidding
School were provided to the participants
via a notebook and/or flash drive.
If you are interested in purchasing a
copy of the proceedings (notebook
@$15 or flash drive @$10), please contact
Pam Thomas at pthomas@umd.edu
or (301) 432-2767 x315.
The proceedings are also available online at
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/
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UMCP sheep flock: 2011 recap
by Crystal Caldwell
Farm Manager
The 2011 lambing season at the University of Maryland’s Campus
Farm, in College Park (UMCP), was a successful one. Fifteen ewes produced
thirty live lambs, which sold for record prices, in accordance with the
market.
 After weaning many older ewes were sold and six ewe lambs
were kept as replacements. With breeding season now over there are
17 ewes/ewe lambs confirmed pregnant via ultrasound.
The current flock consists of 21 ewes/ewe lambs, 2 wethers, and 2 rams.
Eight of the females are purebred Katahdins with the remainder having
some Dorper in them, except that is for CeCe, who is Suffolk x
Katahdin and gives us market lambs for the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. The two purebred Katahdin rams
that were the predominant flock sires fall 2009-fall 2011 will be replaced with new Katahdin ram(s) and perhaps a
Dorper for this fall.
Summer 2011 we had our fifth inspection as part of the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program and we are
now a certified flock.
ANSC 235, officially known as “Small Ruminant Parturition”, but fondly called “Lamb Watch”, continues to be an
extremely popular course. In this class students pair up to become “ewe parents”, assist with the care of the flock,
and the neonatal care of “their ewe’s” lamb(s). We are looking forward to another great lambing season! |
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New source for McMaster slides
There is a new source for McMaster slides. It is FEC
Sources. The slides can be ordered online from their
web site at fecsource.com.
A McMaster slide is a two or three-chambered slide that
is used to count worm eggs. Fecal egg counting is a
quantitative method of determining anthelmintic
(dewormer) resistance and pasture contamination.
Other sources of McMaster slides include the Chalex
Corporation (www.vetslides.com) and Focal Point
(www.mcmaster.co.za).
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Featured web site: Compedium of Veterinary Products
Sponsored by Bayer Health Care LLC, Animal Health
Division, the Compendium of Veterinary Products
(CVP) is a searchable database of animal health products.
All searches direct the user towards a product label
and package insert check. All the information may
be viewed and printed.
The Compendium also includes various charts by species.
It is a handy reference for anyone who uses animal
health products.
You can access the Compendium of Veterinary Products
at Bayer’s web site at www.bayerdvm.com. Registration
is free.
The Compendium of Veterinary Products is also available
as an app for smart phones and tablet computers.
The app can be downloaded for free from iTunes or Android.
http://www.bayerdvm.com/Resources/cvp_main.cfm
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2012 Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon
The 2012 Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon will be held
on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Maryland Sheep &
Wool Festival. The Festival is always held the first full
weekend in May at the Howard County Fairgrounds
in West Friendship, Maryland.
 The skillathon will be held in the dining hall. Registration
will begin at 8 a.m. The contest will start at 9
a.m. Results are usually announced around 2 or 3
p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Premiums and awards will be provided by the Festival
Committee of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association
and the University of Maryland Small Ruminant
Extension Program.
The skillathon is open to individual and teams (3 or 4)
of youth, ages 8 to 18, from any state of province.
Youth compete according to their age as of January
1, 2012.
Pre-registration is requested by Monday, April 30.
Teams must be pre-registered in order to compete. To
pre-register, send names and ages (as of January 1) to
Susan Schoenian at sschoen@umd.edu or (301) 432-
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2011 "Shepherds of the Year
Maryland Sheep Breeders Association
 At their annual fall banquet and meeting, the Maryland Sheep Breeders
Association named Larry Pugh from Woodbine as their 2011 ʺShepherd of the Year.ʺ
Larry has been raising sheep since the 1950ʹs and his 4-H days in
Montgomery County. He has raised purebred Dorsets since the 1970ʹs.
He has also raised Hampshire, Suffolk, Southdown, and Finn sheep.
Larry was a long-time member of the now-defunct Howard County
Sheep Breeders Association, serving as President, Vice President,
Treasurer and Secretary at various times. He has been associated with
the Howard County Fair almost continuously since the early 1970ʹs
and currently is an assistant superintendent for the sheep show.
Larry has been a volunteer at most of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festivals,
only missing a couple since the very beginning -- helping with
setup, takedown, cleanup and many other duties as assigned. He currently
serves on the MSBA Board.
Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association At their annual dinner meeting in November, the Frederick Sheep
Breeders Association named Bob and Charlotte Dinsmore theirʺShepherds of the Year.ʺ
Bob and Charlotte are long-time sheep breeders. Along with their son,
Robert, they raise Hampshire and Shropshire sheep on their farm in
Jefferson, Maryland. They are also owners/operators of Ceresville New
Holland and Sheepman Supply Company in Frederick.
The award was presented by Emily Chamelin, past recipient of the
award and vice president of the Association.
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Sliders, which are nothing more than mini burgers, are a
very popular item right now, and lamb sliders with a
bright, creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce takes the idea to a
new level of deliciousness.
 Makes 8-10 Lamb Sliders
with Creamy Yogurt
Sauce.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total time: 36 minutes
Ingredients
Yogurt Sauce
1/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. grated cucumber
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
For the Lamb Burgers
1 lb. lean ground lamb
5 oz. regular ground pork
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
8-10 small rolls, split (mini sandwich rolls or small dinner
rolls work great)
Preparation
Sauce
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate
until needed.
Lamb Burgers
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil.
Form the mixture into 8 to 10 small, thin patties. Heat a
cast-iron grill pan over high heat and brush with oil.
Add the lamb burgers and cook for 2-3 minutes on each
side for medium.
Lightly toast the rolls on the griddle, then sandwich a
lamb burger in each and spread with the yogurt sauce.
Serve immediately
Recipe & Image Provided by North Star Sheep Farm, Windham,
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Calendar of Events
January 25-29
American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
Info: info@sheepusa.org
January 12-February 16
Winter Webinar Series: Nutrition and Feeding
Consecutive Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m. EST
Log onto: https://connect.moo.umd.edu/sschoen
Info: Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 or schoen@umd.edu
February 21 and 28
Foot health webinar series
Consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. EST
Info: http://umaine.edu/livestock/blog/2012/01/18/small-ruminant-foot-health-webinars/
March 23-24
Beginning Sheep Shearing School
Ridgely Thompson Farm, Westminster, Maryland
Info: David Greene at greelamb@gmail.com
May 5-6
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Maryland
Info: office@sheepandwool.org or www.sheepandwool.org
May 6
Junior Sheep & Wool Skillathon
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - Dining Hall
Info: Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 or schoen@umd.edu
June 2
Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test
Bucks delivered to test site
Info: Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 or schoen@umd.edu
September 15
Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test
Sale of top-performing bucks
Info: Susan Schoenian at (301) 432-2767 x343 or schoen@umd.edu
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& Woolly is published quarterly by University of Maryland
Extension. It is edited by Susan Schoenian, Sheep
and Goat Specialist at the Western Maryland Research & Education
Center in Keedysville, Maryland. The printable copy of the newsletter is edited by Pam Thomas, Administrative Assistant for the small ruminant program.
To receive the newsletter, contact Susan or Pam at the Western Maryland Research
& Education Center at 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville,
MD 21756, (301) 432-2767 ext. 343 or 315, fax (301) 432-4089;
or via e-mail at sschoen@umd.edu
or pthomas@umd.edu.
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Comments and suggestions regarding the newsletter are always
welcome. References to commercial products or trade names are
made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended
and no endorsement by University of Maryland Extension is implied.
Articles may be reprinted with permission of the author(s). Article
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