Ovinology

We were supposed to discuss soil this week, and I promise we'll get to it. However, last week was our last KY State Fair and I want to share why. Sources include: https://kystatefair.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/06/Livestock-2023-6.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_fair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_State_Fair

A new season of Ovinology is coming soon! We'll look at sheep in their Villain Era and explore how they've transformed into Heroes! Check out additional media available at https://www.patreon.com/ovinology! Thanks to changes on the Patreon platform, I'm now able to offer the Ovinology shepherding courses to patrons - no more high-priced Teachable subscriptions!! There's free content as well, so check it out and get caught up on back episodes before this season begins!

This week we'll travel to the western border of England, where Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire meet, to learn about the gentle and prolific Shropshire sheep.Ovinology is still open for business on Teespring and Patreon. PLEASE follow CDC guidelines and make the world a better place by staying home! You can order various sheepy sundries through us, which were inventoried and stored prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and are thus safe.https://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/origin-of-the-breed/https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/shropshire See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A puppy named Mac, a dyer named Cheryl, and yarns dyed exclusively with plants from Arizona! What's not to love? Be sure to check out extra photos on Instagram: @ovinologyhttps://www.facebook.com/SonoranDesertDyedFibers/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The desert conjures images of young Clint Eastwood, snakes, sagebrush, and extreme thirst. In Tempe Arizona, however, the local thirst is for fiber in every form! Welcome to Tempe Yarn & Fiber, arguably the BEST LYS I have ever seen. It's like a sorority you don't have to rush; they even have philanthropies! They'll open their doors, hearts, and stashes to you day or night, and they fully support and integrate local fibers throughout their beautiful shop.Sit down with your knitting, crochet, Tunisian crochet, weaving, spinning, or locally made soap and listen as Corri, Sonja and I talk about Tempe Yarn!http://www.tempeyarn.com/Twitter: @tempeyarnFacebook: Tempe-Yarn-FiberInstagram: @tempeyarnLearn more about Knitted Knockers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we prepare to convene in Arizona, it's only fitting to visit a shepherd, ecologist, and the President of the California Wool Growers' Association, Mr. Dan Macon. You can follow Dan's daily sheepherder updates on Instagram: @flyingmule. Cheviot, Shropshire, and BFL contribute to his three-tier system, so you can guess what we'll be learning about when I get back!http://flyingmule.blogspot.com/There was a bit of a glitch when Dan talked about carbon sequestration. For more on the subject, visit:https://www.iwto.org/news/carbon-sequestration-wool-producing-farmshttps://civileats.com/2018/06/12/carbon-farming-works-can-it-scale-up-in-time/https://www.greenbiz.com/article/how-regenerative-land-and-livestock-management-practices-can-sequester-carbonAlso, editing a podcast in time to make a flight is super tough y'all! My apologies to my Patroni, who I forgot to mention on air! Their names in no specific order are Kris, Koty, Laurie, Matthew, and Melissa, and I love them. And I love you. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PLEASE click this link and leave comments AGAINST the proposed ban of over-the-counter antibiotic sales!This video does not show anything ghastly; it's an educational video showing how to crutch a non-mulesed Merino. Note how stretchy and wrinkly the lamb is, as well as how much wool is left on the rear end AFTER shearing! Can you imagine if that poor thing was left out all summer? Flies galore! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogTuP9qjvYI also want to highlight producers that have made the switch of their own accord: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestock-parasites/managing-non-mulesed-sheep?page=0%2C3https://www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/blog/1929-timeline/https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-is-flystrike-and-what-is-the-rspcas-view-on-mulesing-and-flystrike-prevention-in-sheep/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-udsIV4Hmchttps://onpasture.com/2017/05/29/the-importance-of-tail-docking-lambs/http://www.sheep101.info/201/dockcastrate.htmlhttps://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/are-there-animal-welfare-issues-with-the-use-of-steining-as-an-alternative-to-mulesing-to-reduce-flystrike-risk-in-sheep/https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-08-09/italian-buyers-frustrated-by-ongoing-mulesed-wool-problem/8744944https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestock-parasites/managing-non-mulesed-sheep?page=0%2C2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Part 2 of our chat! In this episode, Charis talks about the history of the Tunis breed, her views on shepherding and the future of farming. Best strap yourself to the tractor - we get real.WARNING: VARIABLE AUDIO Some of this was recorded outside, because 7 hours is too long to not need to move around. Plus, a continuation of the quirks from last year. What does this mean for you? Well, I've done my best but I suggest listening on your laptop, tablet, or in the car, NOT directly in your earballs.Connect with Tarheelbilly Farm atWebsite: https://tarheelbillyfarm.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tarheelbilly-Farm-129962503741335/Instagram: @tarheelbillyfarmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Ovinologists, this bonus episode got a little out of hand...like Jefferson's plans with sheep! It's relevant to our discussion of Tunis, so listen up and prepare for the amazing Charis Walker!Suggested Reading: https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/sheephttps://husheduphistory.com/post/165513923899/death-in-sheeps-clothing-thomas-jefferson-and See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part 1 of 2, we'll explore the history of Grecian and Roman sheep including food, fertilizer, fiber processing, and dyes. It's more fun than it sounds, I promise! Also, I'm your host, Madeline Rosenberg.http://factsanddetails.com/world/cat56/sub408/entry-6384.htmlhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/culture-magazines/textiles-greek-and-roman-worldhttps://wesscholar.wesleyan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2663&context=etd_hon_theses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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