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April 15, 2004 Dakota Spring Ram Test A spring ram test to evaluate growth and muscle development will be conducted at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger under the management of Roger Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension sheep specialist and Timothy Faller, HREC animal scientist. The test will be an 84-day test starting on May 20 and ending on Aug. 12. Information collected will be average daily gain, 12th rib fat (scanned), ribeye area (scanned) and scrotal circumference. Ram lambs must be born after Jan. 1, 2004 and be at least 50 pounds when delivered to the center on May 15. The test is open to all breeds and producers from any state. For more information on the test requirements and fees, breeders can contact Haugen at (701) 231-7645 or Faller at (701) 567-4324. The signup deadline is May 1. A minimum of 40 ram lambs are needed to conduct the test. ### Source:
Roger Haugen, (701) 231-7645, rohaugen@ndsuext.nodak.edu
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