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.

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 ranching.

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.

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!

Ryan and Dr Busch invite a special guest, Dr Jason Bravos, to tell tails (tales) of preg scanning sheep in the Montezuma hills.

Dan and Dr Busch talk about things that sheep eat

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.

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 ruminants so cool... the rumen!

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 questions! If you have a question after this episode, let us know! @californiasheeprancher @flyingmule @ucce.sheepngoat