MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center studies milk production, nutritional demands of ewes

The Michigan State University Sheep Teaching and Research Center encompasses 90 acres of land on south campus, including approximately 85 acres of pasture. A variety of research projects relevant to enhancing sheep production are conducted at the Research and Teaching Unit.

Projects studying milk production and the efficiency of nutrient utilization by the lactating ewe are conducted to more accurately define nutritional demands of ewes rearing multiple births. These same studies also provide valuable information on suckling lamb growth parameters.

Sheep maintained at the Research and Teaching Center meet or exceed all guidelines for animal care as defined by national, state and university specifications.

More at http://www.canr.msu.edu/dept/ans/community/facilities/sheep_farm.html