Where can I find good quality sheep to graze leafy spurge?
There are a number of quality livestock auctions in the northern Great Plains that handle large runs of high quality breeding stock. Ranchers interested in grazing sheep as a leafy spurge management tool, however, will likely need to do some planning. For example, its much easier to buy sheep in the fall and over-winter them instead of trying to find and buy sheep in the spring. One option is to buy ewe lambs in the fall, over-winter them, graze them on spurge the first year then start a breeding program. County extension agents can sometimes provide information on local sources of sheep, and in some cases, may know of sheep that are already trained. In addition, each state in the northern Great Plains has an Extension sheep specialist who will be able to provide advice and information on your particular state.
