Sheep

New from Extension Publications: Sheep-shearing biosecurity, poison ivy controls, cultural awareness

Extension scientists work with Northwest farmers, families and industries to create knowledge that improves our crops and livestock, powers our economy and develops communities. Extension faculty are also authors, who every month share the results of their work through peer reviewed online publications. Newly published WSU Extension guides include: • A free guide on Biosecurity […]

Man shearing sheep using shears; Photo shows the sheep partly sheared and man's hands and shears.

WSU Study Examines Forest Fire Suppression Effects on Bighorn Sheep Habitat

PULLMAN, Wash. – Bighorn sheep in northern Washington are not thriving the way they should, and Washington State University faculty members are working to figure out why. Bighorn sheep were reintroduced into the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in the northern reaches of the state in the 1950s; today there are about 100, according to Mark Swanson, […]