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                 Siremax
Performanced-Recorded Composite
Terminal Sires.  Together with the
Essame's and the Merwin's, we offer the
best rams that 16 years of data-selection
provide.


                
Lambplan
The sheep genetic evaluation system that
we use for our Siremax Terminal Sires.



"Lamb:  Its Place in the U.S. Diet"
This White Paper provides a summary and
analysis of current lamb nutrient
composition information and sources for all
available research and data related to lamb
nutrition.


A Little About Wool
Gary Lumley, one of our long-time
shearers, of St. Ansgar Saddle and Wool
Company has a nice page on wool.  He
also has pictures of our Rushford shearing
platform in use!
  Wisconsin Ram Test Results
In 2006 & 2007, we sent Siremax ram
lambs from Spruce Shadows Farm to the
WI Ram Test.  Check out our stellar results
in the "Spring Group 3" sections.



   bk Sheep Nutrition Services
Offers custom mineral and feed mixes for
your flock, and nutritional advice.



"Options for Midwest Ewe Flock Expansion"
This paper is authored by Kelley O'Neill
where he gives his view point on expanding
the Midwest ewe flock.



Illinois Ram Test
2011 we sent 3 Siremax rams from Spruce
Shadows Farm to the Illinois Ram Test.  
Results should be posted soon.
sheep out to pasture at SSF