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BOOKS
Are there any books on Icelandic sheep (in English)?
Yes, but they are research articles and study and for the most part technical
although excellent!
The Journal of Agricultural Research in Iceland, Volume 2,1 Colour
Inheritance in Icelandic Sheep and Relation between colour, fertility and fertilization, by
Stefan Adalsteinsson PhD.
Reproduction, Growth and Nutrition in Sheep, a Dr. Halldor Palsson memorial
publication... edited by Olafur R. Dyrmundsson and Sigurgeir Thorgeirsson. available
from the same source. cost about $60 post paid. Dr. Palsson started the sheep research
farm in Iceland and this book is some of his world famous studies on Icelandic Sheep.
Excellent!
What books are helpful for beginning shepherds?
These are my favorites and ones that I refer to continuously. Try getting them
inter-library loan to see if you like them before you buy. Also ask other shepherds in your
area to loan you their books and back issues of The Shepherd, Sheep!, Black Sheep
Newsletter, SpinOff, Countryside and other sheep and fiber magazines. Be sure you
return them.... it's so easy to forget. It's good to keep a list of what you have borrowed.
The Sheep Book by Ron Parker- out of print but maybe you can get it thru your
library. Excellent info for the beginning shepherd.
Raising Sheep the Modern Way and Truning Wool into a Cottage Industry and
many others by Paula Simmons.
Spring Pasture Lambing, Winter Grazing Sheep in a Cold Snowy Climate, and
Multi Species Grazing. tapes by Janet McNally. All excellent and are cutting edge sheep
management. All available from the Stockman Grass Farmer 1-800-748-9808 for $9.95
each.
Selling Grass Finished Beef and Lamb, tapes by David Schaffer and Alice Dobbs,
excellent and same source as above.
Sheep Production Handbook, prepared by the American Sheep Industry
Association and available thru Sheep! magazine (see below) Huge, newly updated, the one best resource
expensive but well worth the price. Your extension agent may have a copy. A reference
book I wouldn't be without!
Managing you ewe and Her Newborn Lambs and Lamb Problems: Detecting
Diagnosing Treating, both by Laura Lawson. Both excellent and written by an
experienced shepherd. Written in easy to understand terms with good info on causes and
prevention. Available from Sheep! magazine.
Sheep Ailments by Eddie Straiton- a good picture book of problems and diseases
with brief descriptions Diseases have English names so some confusion here is the only
problem .ie. Sore Mouth is called "Orf".
The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers, by David C. Henderson. Excellent
reference. Again written for a British audience so disease names are different than what
we call them.
The Merck Veterinary Manual, The best book on diseases, conditions, their
causes and treatments available from Sheep! Your vet should have a copy for you to look
at.
The Icelandic Fleece: a fiber for all reasons by Beth
Abbott. Contact her at POB 400 Verona, ON KOH 2WO, Canada Excellent book
on the Icelandic fleece. it may be out of print now.
Sheep Magazines
What magazines are helpful for beginning shepherds?
Magazines- These are ones I subscribe to and find helpful. You might share a subscription
with a friend or borrow copies from your local sheep mentor or buy someone's back
issues.
The Stockman Grass Farmer, emphasis on management intensive grazing and
making $ with livestock PO Box 2300 Ridgeland , MS 39158-2300
phone 1-800-748-9808 They will send you a free sample
issue.
Countryside and Small Stock Journal, the best magazine for homesteaders and
those that want to bet back to the land. S1156 Hwy 64 Withee, WI 54498
The Shepherd publishes more serious information on sheep research and sheep
related issues. For the serious shepherd. 5696 Johnston Rd, New Washington, Ohio
44854-9736.
Sheep! -a bit lighter sheep publication with more people oriented stories and lots
of show and 4H related reporting. P.O. Box 10, Lake Mills, WI 53551
Black Sheep Newsletter -Newsy, friendly and information on colored sheep. 25455 NW Dixie Mtn. Rd.,
Scappoose Oregon 97056
SpinOff Magazine, for handspinners (907) 669-7672 excellent.
This is just a partial list of good sheep books. It helps to read anything you can find at
your library.
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