USDA Studying Sheep and Lamb Management

This December through July 2024, the National Agricultural Statistics Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are doing a study on sheep and lamb health and management in the U.S. This study, conducted every ten years, consists of two phases and includes biological sampling and two questionnaires.

“The data collected during this survey will be instrumental for informing policy using real and accurate data, identifying economic impacts of sheep diseases, updating Extension programs to target the issues producers are facing, and prioritizing research to tackle the health and disease issues in the industry,” says sheep study lead Dr. Natalie Urie.

Producers who participate in the study will have free and confidential biological sampling of their sheep. Survey results will provide a greater understanding of sheep health status throughout America.

Survey participation and response are more convenient and accessible through their online Respondent Portal at agcounts.usda.gov.

All information is confidential.

Source: USDA