QID 303011 Sheep And Goat Report - January - Master

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SHEEP AND GOAT REPORT

1.

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Were any sheep, lambs, goats or kids, regardless of ownership:
(Include Barbados and all hair breed sheep.)
- on this operation on 1, ?
- on this operation at any time during ?
- or will there be any on this operation at any time during ?

Yes
a.

10177

No

Were you operating a farm or ranch
on 1,

Yes
1.

7351

No

7353

Are the day-to-day decisions for this operation made by
one individual, a hired manager, or partners? [Check one]
One individual – 7365
A hired manager – 7365

Number

Partners – How many partners make the day-to-day decisions?

Partners

of

[Enter number of partners, including the operator, then continue.]
921
1.

Please identify the other person(s) in this partnership.
[Verify partners’ names and make necessary corrections if names have already
been entered.]

[Check if verified]

[Check if no longer a partner]

Phone:

Name:

(First)
(Middle)
(Last)

Address:

(Rt or St.)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Did this partner operate land individually on June 1,?

Yes
No

[Check if verified]

[Check if no longer a partner]

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Phone:

Name:

(First)
(Middle)
(Last)

Address:

(Rt or St.)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Did this partner operate land individually on June 1,?

Yes
No

[Check if verified]

[Check if no longer a partner]

Phone:

Name:

(First)
(Middle)
(Last)

Address:

(Rt or St.)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Did this partner operate land individually on June 1,?

Yes
No

[Check if verified]

[Check if no longer a partner]

Phone:

Name:

(First)
(Middle)

(Last)

Address:

(Rt or St.)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

Did this partner operate land individually on June 1,?

Yes
No

Section . - Sheep and Lambs

1.On 1, were any sheep or lambs, regardless of ownership, on this operation?

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(Include Barbados and all hair breed sheep. Sheep and lambs on grazing land leased on a fee per head
or animal unit month (AUM) basis should be included by the sheep owner, excluded by the land owner.)

Yes 7370
a.

Will there be any sheep or lambs, regardless of ownership, on this operation at any time during ?
Yes

b.

No

Don’t Know

No

Were any sheep or lambs, regardless of ownership, on this operation at any time during ?

Yes 7377

No

7394

Sheep and Lambs for Breeding
1.

Of the sheep and lambs for breeding owned by this operation on 1, how many were:

a.

Ewes 1 year old and older?

+

281

b.

Rams 1 year old and older?

+

282

+

285

c.

Replacement lambs less than 1 year old (including unweaned lambs kept for
breeding)?

Sheep and Lambs for Breeding
2.

Of the sheep and lambs for breeding, regardless of ownership,
on this operation on 1, how many were:

a.

Ewes 1 year old and older?

+

281

b.

Rams 1 year old and older?

+

282

+

285

c.

Replacement lambs less than 1 year old (including unweaned lambs kept for
breeding)?

Sheep and Lambs Custom Fed By Others
1.

On 1, were any sheep and lambs for market
being custom fed for you by someone else?

Yes – a. How many were being fed for you by someone else?

b. Who was the

695

Name:

custom feeder?
Address:
No – [Continue]

Sheep and Lambs for Market
1.

Of the sheep and lambs for market owned or custom fed by this operation on 1
(excluding the Item 3a. sheep and lambs custom fed by someone else), how many were:
a.

Market lambs less than 1 year old and:

(i)

Under 65 pounds (including unweaned market lambs)?

+

836

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(ii)

b.

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65 to 84 pounds?

+

837

(iii)

85 to 105 pounds?

+

838

(iv)

Over 105 pounds?

+

839

+

287

+

836

+

837

+

838

+

839

+

287

Market sheep 1 year old and older (not used for breeding)?

Sheep and Lambs for Market
2.

Of the sheep and lambs for market, regardless of ownership,
on this operation on 1, how many were:
a.

Market lambs less than 1 year old and:

(i)

Under 65 pounds (including unweaned market lambs)?

(ii)

65 to 84 pounds?

(iii)

(iv)

b.

85 to 105 pounds?

Over 105 pounds?

Market sheep 1 year old and older (not used for breeding)?

Total Sheep and Lambs
1.

[Add Items 2a through 4b and verify total.]
[Exclude sheep and lambs custom fed by someone else, reported in Item 3a.]
Then the total sheep and lambs owned or custom fed by this operation on 1 was:
=

2.

280

Were any of the [Item 5] sheep and lambs in another State on 1, ?
Yes – How many were in another State? [Record number of head by State.]

State:

Select one

Number:

State:

Select one

Number:

State:

Select one

Number:

385

No – [Continue]
Total Sheep and Lambs
3.

[Add Items 2a through 4b and verify total.]
[Exclude sheep and lambs custom fed by someone else, reported in Item 3a.]
Then the total sheep and lambs owned or custom fed by this operation on
1 was:

=

280

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Total Sheep and Lambs
4.

[Add Items 2a through 3b and verify total.]

Then the total sheep and lambs on hand 1 was:

=

280

Section 1 - Sheep and Lambs - Continued
Lamb Crop for
(Include lambs born on grazing land leased on a fee per head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)

1.

How many lambs dropped during were or will be marked, docked, or branded?

288

Deaths and Losses During
(Include sheep and lambs that died or were lost on grazing land leased on a fee per
head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)
2.

How many lambs died or were lost from all causes before being marked, docked, or
branded during ? (Exclude lambs born dead.)

3.

269

How many lambs died or were lost from all causes after being marked, docked, or
branded during ?

4.

How many sheep died or were lost from all causes during ?

270
271

Lamb Crop for
(Include lambs born on grazing land leased on a fee per head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)

5.

How many lambs were born on this operation during ? (Exclude lambs born dead.)

288

Deaths and Losses During
(Include sheep and lambs that died or were lost on grazing land leased on a fee per
head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)
6.

How many lambs died or were lost from all causes during ? (Exclude lambs born
dead.)

7.

How many sheep died or were lost from all causes during ?

270
271

Lamb Crop for
(Include lambs born on grazing land leased on a fee per head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)

8.

How many lambs dropped during were or will be marked, docked, or branded?

288

Deaths and Losses During
(Include sheep and lambs that died or were lost on grazing land leased on a fee per
head or animal unit month (AUM) basis.)
9.

How many Lambs died or were lost from all causes after being marked, docked, or
branded during ?

10.

How many sheep died or were lost from all causes during ?

270
271

Wool Production in

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(Report sheep and lambs only once if sheared both Spring and Fall.)
1.

How many sheep and lambs (breeding & market) were shorn in ?

a.

Head

215

Pounds

216

How many pounds of wool were shorn from these
sheep and lambs in ? (Include tags.)
Or – Average
weight per fleece

217

Wool Price in
1.

What was the average price received per pound for wool
sold in ?
(Include marketing charges for commissions, coring, and
grading.)

Dollars
and cents

296

Inventory Values for Sheep & Lambs on Hand on 1,
1.

What is the average replacement value per head of the following: (Report to nearest
dollar)

a.

Breeding ewes 1 year old and older?

$

680

b.

Breeding rams 1 year old and older?

$

681

c.

Breeding replacement lambs less than 1 year old?

$

679

d.

Market lambs less than 1 year old?

$

845

e.

Market sheep 1 year old and older?

$

846

Slaughter for Consumption by this Operation (regardless of ownership)
Lambs
1.

2.

Sheep

During , how many lambs and sheep were custom
slaughtered at commercial establishments for
consumption by this operation?

1206

1205

During , how many lambs and sheep were slaughtered
on this operation for consumption by this operation?

1201

1202

Include mobile slaughtering.
Exclude custom slaughter at commercial establishments.

Section 1 – Sheep and Lambs - Continued
Section 1 – Sheep and Lambs - Continued
Sheep and Lamb Deaths and Losses.
The following 3 questions are collected for use by other agencies within the Department of
Agriculture.

Causes of predator and non – predator losses:

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How many Sheep or Lambs died or were lost from:
Sheep and Lamb Deaths and Losses.
The following 3 questions are collected for use by other agencies within the Department of
Agriculture.

Causes of predator and non – predator losses:
How many Sheep or Lambs died or were lost from:
Sheep and Lamb Deaths and Losses.

1.

Sheep and Lamb Deaths and Losses.

Lambs
after
being
marked,

1.

docked,
or
branded

Predator Causes:

Sheep

Known predators
+

35

+

960

+

25

+

968

67

+

962

46

+

964

47

+

965

48

+

963

963 63

63

+

956

956 50

50

35

981

981

Unknown predators

2.

960 60

60

51

51

Non – Predator Causes:
Enterotoxemia (overeating)

25

Internal parasites

Other digestive problems (bloat, scours,
acidosis, etc.)

Respiratory problems

Metabolic problems

Other disease problems (mastitis, foot rot,
boils, etc.)
Weather related causes (chilling, drowning,
lightning, etc.)

Lambing problems

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+

966

966 53

53

55

55

Old age
+
Being on their back
+

959

959 54

54

+

958

958 52

52

+

24

24

56

56

+

27

27

57

57

+

32

32

58

58

=

28

28

59

59

Poisoning (nitrate poisoning, noxious feeds,
noxious weeds, etc.)

Theft (stolen)

Other non - predator causes
(lameness, etc.) [specify]

Unknown non - predator causes

3. [Add lamb and sheep deaths by cause in
each column.]

]

Lambs
after being
marked,
docked, or

1.

Of your Lambs and Sheep that died:

a.

How many lambs and sheep were killed by predators?

+

35

981

b.

How many lambs and sheep died or were lost from
disease or other known causes?

+

27

57

How many lambs and sheep died or were lost from
unknown causes?

+

32

58

[Add lamb and sheep deaths by cause in each column.]

=

28

59

c.

2.

Sheep

branded

Section 1. - Goats and Kids
1.On 1, were any goats or kids, regardless of ownership, on this operation?

Yes
7396
a.

No
Will there be goats or kids, regardless of ownership, on this operation at any time during ?
Yes

Don’t Know

No

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Were any goats or kids, regardless of ownership, on this operation at any time during ?

Yes 8206

No 7351

1. Goats & Kids for Breeding – Of the goats and kids for
breeding, regardless of ownership, on this operation on 1, how
many were:
(** Report based on utilization
regardless of breed **)

a.

Does 1 year old and older?
(i) What
percent
of these
(Item
2a)
Angora
does
were or
will be
bred to
pure
bred
Angora
billies to
produce
kids for
mohair
production?
(ii) What
percent
of these
(Item
2a)
Angora
does
were or
will be
bred to
boers or
meat
type
billies to
produce
meat
type
kids?

b.
c.

Other

1172

1180

1186

+

1175

1181

1187

+

1176

1182

1188

+

%

1174

Bucks 1 year old and older?

%

Replacement kids less than 1

Goats & Kids for Market – Of the goats and kids for
market, regardless of ownership, on this operation on 1,
how many were:
a.

b.

3.

Milk

1173

year old?
2.

Meat &
Angora

Market kids less than 1 year
old?

+

1177

1183

1189

Market goats 1 year old and
older (not used for breeding)?

+

1178

1184

1190

=

1179

1185

1191

Total Goats & Kids
[Add Items 2a through 3b and
verify.]
Then the total goats and kids on
hand 1 was:

4. Goats & Kids for Breeding – Of the goats and kids for
breeding owned by this operation on 1, how many were:

(** Report based on utilization

Meat &

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regardless of breed **)

a.

Angora

Does 1 year old and older?

+

(i) What
percent
of these
(Item

1172

Milk

Other

1180

1186

WEST - B

2a)
Angora
does
were or
will be
bred to
pure
bred
Angora
billies to
produce
kids for
mohair

1173

production?

%

(ii) What
percent
of these
(Item
2a)
Angora
does
were or
will be
bred to
boers or
meat
type
billies to
produce
meat
type
kids?

5.

%

b.

Bucks 1 year old and older?

+

1175

1181

1187

c.

Replacement kids less than 1
year old?

+

1176

1182

1188

Goats & Kids for Market – Of the goats and kids for
market owned by this operation on 1, how many were:
a.

b.

6.

1174

Market kids less than 1 year
old?

+

1177

1183

1189

Market goats 1 year old and
older (not used for breeding)?

+

1178

1184

1190

=

1179

1185

1191

Total Goats & Kids
[Add Items 2a through 3b and
verify.]
Then the total goats and kids
owned by this operation on 1 was:

Meat &

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Angora

1.

Milk

Other

Kid Crop for
How many kids were born on this operation
during ?
(Exclude kids born dead.)

2.

1101

1104

1107

1102

1105

1108

1103

1106

1109

Deaths and Losses During
How many kids died or were lost from all
causes during ? (Exclude kids born dead.)

3.

How many goats died or were lost from all
causes during ?

Meat &
Angora

4.

Milk

Other

Kid Crop for
How many kids were born during ?
(Exclude kids born dead.)

5.

1101

1104

1107

1102

1105

1108

1103

1106

1109

Deaths and Losses During
How many kids died or were lost from
all causes during ? (Exclude kids born
dead.)

6.

How many goats died or were lost from
all causes during ?

Inventory Values for Goats and Kids on Hand on 1,
1.

What is the average replacement value per head of the following: (Report to nearest dollar)

Meat &
Angora

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Milk

Other

Breeding
does 1 year
old and older?

$

1120

$

1125

$

1130

Breeding
bucks 1 year
old and older?

$

1121

$

1126

$

1131

Breeding
replacement
kids less than
1 year old?

$

1122

$

1127

$

1132

Market kids
less than 1
year old?

$

1123

$

1128

$

1133

Market goats
1 year old and

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$

1124

1129

$

$

1134

Slaughter for Consumption by this Operation (regardless of ownership)
Kids
1.

2.

Goats

During , how many kids and goats were custom
slaughtered at commercial establishments for
consumption by this operation?

1208

1207

During , how many kids and goats were slaughtered on
this operation for consumption by this operation?

1203

1204

Include mobile slaughtering.
Exclude custom slaughter at commercial establishments.
Mohair Production in (Report goats and kids only once if clipped both Spring and Fall.)

1.

Head

278

Pounds

279

How many Angora goats and kids were clipped in ?
a.

How many pounds of mohair were clipped from these
Angora goats and kids in ? (Include tags.)
Or – Average
weight per fleece

205

Mohair Price in
1.

What was the average price received per pound for mohair
sold in ?
(Include marketing charges for commissions, coring, and
grading.)

Dollars
and cents

297

Goat and Kid Deaths (Killed by Predators and Other Losses)

1.

The following questions are about goats and kids
that died or were lost on this operation last year
(). (Exclude kids born dead.)
a.

b.

c.

2.

Kids

Goats

How many kids and goats were killed by
predators?

+

330

325

How many kids and goats died from disease
or other known causes?

+

331

326

How many kids and goats died or were lost
from unknown causes?

+

332

327

=

334

328

[Add kid and goat deaths by cause in each
column.]
Then the total killed by predators and deaths
from
all other causes last year () was:

Section 2. – Change in Operator

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Has the operation been sold, rented, or turned over to someone else?

Yes- 10158

3.a.

No- 10157

Will the land be used for any agricultural purpose by you (the operator), or anyone else
in the next year? (Including growing crops or raising livestock.)

Yes

Don't Know

No

[Regardless of answer to above, write a note to explain the situation, then click here

1.

Was the operator (name on label) operating a farm or
ranch on June 1, ?
Yes- [Continue]

2.

.]

No- [Continue]

Please provide the following information for the operation
that has taken over the land:
a.

What is the name and address of the new operation?
Operation Name:
Operator Name:
Address:
City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:
b.

Was the new operation in business before June 1, ?
Yes- 7351

c.

No- [Continue]

Is the new operation managed?
Yes- 7351

d.

No- [Continue]

Were any individuals associated with the new operation operating land individually before June 1, ?

Yes- 7351

No- 7351

Section 4. – Conclusion
1.

Do you (the operator) make any day-to-day decisions for another farm or ranch?

Yes

a.

No

What is the name of the other operation(s)?
Operation
Name:

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Address:

State:

City:

ZIP:

Phone:

b.

Was this additional operation in business before June 1,

Yes
2.

No

Survey Results: To receive the complete results of this survey on the release date, go to
www.nass.usda.gov/results/.
Would you rather have a brief summary mailed to you at a later date?

Yes

No

Comments:

1.

Did this operation own or custom feed any sheep or lambs, regardless of location:
(Include Barbados and all hair breed sheep.)

-

on 1, ?

-

at any time during ?

-

or will there be any at any time during ?

Yes
a.

10177

No

Did this operation own any goats or kids, regardless of location:
- on 1, ?
- at any time during ?
- or will there be any at any time during ?

Yes
b.

10177

No

Were you operating a farm or ranch
on 1, ?

Yes

7351

No

7353

1.On 1, did this operation own or custom feed any sheep or lambs at any location?
(Include Barbados and all hair breed sheep.)

Yes
a.

7370

No

Will this operation own or custom feed sheep or lambs, regardless of location, during ?

Yes

Don’t Know

No

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Did this operation own or custom feed any sheep or lambs, regardless of location,
at any time, during ?

Yes

1.

7377

No

7394

On 1, did this operation own any goats or kids at any location?
Yes
a.

7396

Will this operation own goats or kids, regardless of location, during ?
Yes

b.

No

Don’t Know

No

Did this operation own any goats or kids, regardless of location, at any time during ?

Yes

8206

No

7351

Lambs

Lambs

1.

after
being
marked,
docked,
or
branded

before
being
marked,
docked, or
branded

Predator Causes:

163

Bears

163

+
Bobcats or Lynx

Sheep

953

953

42

42

+

89

89

952

952

41

41

+

87

87

950

950

38

38

+

86

86

689

689

37

37

954

954

43

43

Coyotes

Dogs

Mountain Lions, Cougars, or
Pumas

164
164

+
Foxes
+

85

85

688

688

36

36

+

84

84

687

687

39

39

+

957

+

88

Wolves

Ravens

Eagles

90

44

951

951

40

40

165

955

955

49

49

168

960

960

60

60

171

963

963

63

63

395

25

51

51

88

Other Predators [specify]

165
+

168

Unknown predators
+
2.

Non – Predator Causes:
Disease

171
+

Enterotoxemia (overeating)

395
+

25

Weather related causes
(chilling, drowning,

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lightning, etc.)

166
+

Lambing problems

956

166

956

390
+

390

50

50

53

53

55

55

Old age
+
Being on their back

392
+

392

959

959

54

54

389

958

958

52

52

394

24

24

56

56

685

27

27

57

57

686

32

32

58

58

690

28

28

59

59

Poisoning (nitrate poisoning,
noxious feeds,
noxious weeds, etc.)

389
+

Theft (stolen)

394
+

Other non - predator causes
(lameness, etc.)
[specify]

685
+
Unknown non - predator
causes

686
+

3.

[Add lamb and sheep deaths by
cause in each column.]

690
=

Lambs
Lambs
after
before
being
marked,
docked, or
branded

4. Predator Causes:

being
marked,
docked,
or
branded

Sheep

Known predators
+

34

+

168

034

35

35

981

981

Unknown predators

5.

960

60

Non – Predator Causes:
Enterotoxemia (overeating)
+

395

+

83

083 968

968 67

067

+

92

92

962

962 46

46

+

93

93

964

964 47

47

+

94

94

965

965 48

48

Internal parasites

Other digestive problems (bloat, scours, acidosis,
etc.)

Respiratory problems

Metabolic problems

25

51

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Other disease problems (mastitis, foot rot, boils,
etc.)
+

171

963

63

+

166

956

50

+

390

Weather related causes (chilling, drowning,
lightning, etc.)

Lambing problems

53

Old age

55

+
Being on their back
+

392

959

54

+

389

958

52

+

394

24

56

+

685

27

57

+

686

32

58

=

690

28

59

Poisoning (nitrate poisoning, noxious feeds,
noxious weeds, etc.)

Theft (stolen)

Other non - predator causes
(lameness, etc.) [specify]

Unknown non - predator causes

6.

[Add lamb and sheep deaths by cause in each
column.]

1.

Do you make any day-to-day decisions for another farm or ranch?

Yes – 1a. What is the name of the other operation(s):

1b. Was this operation in business before June 1, ?

Yes

No

No - [Continue]

SURVEY RESULTS: To receive the complete results of this survey on its release date, go to
www.nass.usda.gov/results/

Would you rather have a brief summary mailed to you at a later date?

Yes

No

9910
9903 9903

9910

1.On 1, did this operation own or custom feed any sheep or lambs at any location?
(Include Barbados and all hair breed sheep.)

Yes
a.

7370

No

Will this operation own or custom feed sheep or lambs, regardless of location, during ?

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Yes
b.

Don’t Know

No

Did this operation own or custom feed any sheep or lambs, regardless of location, at any time
during ?

Yes

7377

No

7394
Lambs

Lambs

1.

after
being
marked,
docked,
or
branded

before
being
marked,
docked, or
branded

Predator Causes:
Bears

Sheep

+

163

953

42

+

89

952

41

+

87

950

38

+

86

689

37

+

164

954

43

+

85

688

36

+

84

687

39

+

957

90

44

+

88

951

40

+

165

955

49

+

168

960

60

+

171

963

63

+

395

25

51

+

166

956

50

+

390

Bobcats or Lynx

Coyotes

Dogs

Mountain Lions, Cougars, or Pumas

Foxes

Wolves

Ravens

Eagles

Other Predators [specify]

Unknown predators

2.

Non – Predator Causes:
Disease

Enterotoxemia (overeating)

Weather related causes (chilling,
drowning,
lightning, etc.)

Lambing problems
53

Old age
+

55

Being on their back
+

392

959

54

Poisoning (nitrate poisoning, noxious
feeds,

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noxious weeds, etc.)
+

389

958

52

+

394

24

56

+

685

27

57

+

686

32

58

=

690

28

59

Theft (stolen)

Other non - predator causes
(lameness, etc.) [specify]

Unknown non - predator causes

3.

[Add lamb and sheep deaths by cause in
each column.]

Farm Slaughter in
Lambs
1.

During , how many lambs and sheep were slaughtered
on this operation, regardless of ownership?

Sheep

1201

1202

Include mobile slaughtering.
Exclude custom slaughter at commercial
establishments.

Farm Slaughter in
Kids
5.

Goats

During , how many kids and goats were slaughtered on this operation,
regardless of ownership?

1203

1203

1204

1204

Include mobile slaughtering.
Exclude custom slaughter at commercial establishments.

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