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I get asked from time to time, “Why don’t you ever sell any of the really elite mature Southdown ewes?”
The answer is pretty simple…..I don’t want to!
Over the years, we’ve sold a ewe lamb or two that we probably should have kept, and when we’ve opened the door on those kinds, they’ve generally brought a pretty good chunk of change.
But the mature ewes that have proven they can produce? The ones that have earned their way into the heart of our program? Those are hard for me to let go of!
This year, I’m going to do something a little different.
We’re planning to haul mature Southdown ewes to Louisville for the Premier Bred Ewe Sale. If I’m going to load up and make that haul…..they’re going to be the kind that normally wouldn’t leave here.
I’ve always believed that if you want people to invest in your genetics, every once in a while you have to give them an opportunity to buy something from the part of the flock you’d rather keep.
Louisville 2026…..we are going to dig a little deeper into the keeper pen x ✌🏼‼️
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🔥🌞 🐑 HEAT STRESS PROTOCOL 🐑 🌞 🔥
I share this every year because it’s a treatment protocol that has worked well for us here in South Texas, where both the temperature and humidity can be relentless.
In my experience, many sheep develop an underlying illness that causes a fever, and the extreme heat and humidity can cause their body temperature to spiral out of control.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian. This is simply what has worked for us. Always consult your veterinarian before treating your animals.
Heat Stress Protocol
(For lambs with an elevated temperature of 104°F +)
Day 1
* Double dose of Draxxin
* 1.5 mL Banamine (orally)
* 3 mL Dex (injection)
Day 2
* 1.5 mL Banamine (orally)
* 3 mL Dex (injection)
Day 3
* 3 mL Dex (injection)
🚨 Emergency Signs: If your lamb is hunched up, losing control of its legs, or trembling violently, treat it as an emergency. Get it to a veterinarian for IV fluids as soon as possible.
Supportive Care
* Supplement water intake with 200 mL of a Pedialyte/colostrum mixture at each feeding.
* Limit textured feed to no more than 1 pound per day until Days 4–5.
* Increase access to good-quality coastal hay during that time.
* If possible, move the lamb into a climate-controlled environment with air conditioning until it recovers.
Stay ahead of the heat. Catching these lambs early can make all the difference.
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