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Ram breeding soundness evaluation is a wise investment

Sarah Brown
Aug 31, 2018
Aug 31, 2018 Updated Aug 31, 2018

A quality Polypay Ram is ready to begin the breeding season. Photo from the American Polypay Sheep Association (2015).
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A July 24 webinar featuring Dr. Cleon Kimberling, a veterinarian and professor emeritus at Colorado State University and Geri Parsons, a veterinary technician with Optimal Livestock Services, discussed the merits of conducting ram breeding soundness evaluations.

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