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The NC State University- Small Ruminant Educational Unit maintains sheep flocks and a goat herds for on-going teaching and research.

We currently manage a group of 225- 250 mature age animals. The ewe flocks lamb in the spring and fall of the year, while the doe herds kid during the early spring. NC State University is credited for the development of the first true Polled Dorset "NCSU 402", he was born Polled (Hornless),in 1954, due to a genetic mutation. In 1956, the Continental Dorset Club accepted the new breed and registere

d the first polled dorset. Within a few decades the majority of Dorsets being registered are polled. This breed is now one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Dr. Lemuel Goode and Sam Buchanan, are credited for developing the Polled Dorset

07/22/2026

Headed west with 14 rams for sales and deliveries across the Midwest! Excited to see these North Carolina genetics going to work in other flocks!

07/21/2026

NSIP Center of the Nation Sale Highlight
NCSU H003 and NCSU H009 (Lots 101 and 102)
Both RR
Both Fall-born
Both born and raised as twins
H003- Top 40% for muscle EBV and favorable FEC EBVs
H009- Top 10% for muscle EBV

They sell Saturday, July 25 at 11 am CT in Spencer, IA

Lot information at: https://plauctions.live/auction/33492
Bidding available at: https://www.dvauction.com/events/269699-nsip-sheep-nation-7-25-26

07/16/2026

Next week we are headed to Spencer, IA for the NSIP Center of the Nation Sale! We have two fall Dorset rams (Lots 101 and 102) and two yearling Katahdin rams (Lots 505 and 506) consigned. All RR and at least twin born and reared. Sale is Saturday, July 25 at 11 am central time.

Lots posted at: https://plauctions.live/auction/33492

Bidding available at: https://www.dvauction.com/events/269699-nsip-sheep-nation-7-25-26

07/12/2026

Thank you to all of the bidders and buyers on the EAPK Online Sale this weekend! We appreciate your support!

07/11/2026

It’s sale day! Bidding opens at noon and extended bidding starts at 5 pm!
https://wlivestock.com/auction/31046

07/09/2026

The EAPK Online Sale is this Saturday, July 11th! We are consigning 4 yearling rams (Lots 36-39). Delivery available between North Carolina and Iowa the week of July 20. Call (989-708-2557) for details.

https://wlivestock.com/auction/31046

07/08/2026

It’s sale day!! https://plauctions.live/auction/32546

07/06/2026

These boys sell THIS Wednesday, July 8 in the NSIP Online Sale! Lots 101 and 102. Both fall-born, RR, twin born and reared.

https://plauctions.live/auction/32546

06/24/2026

We have 4 yearling rams consigned to the Eastern Alliance for Production Katahdins Online Sale! All rams are fully registered, had below contemporary group average f***l egg counts over 6 sampling points, and have never been dewormed. Rams are currently in Raleigh, NC but will be available for viewing in Abingdon, VA July 10 and 11. Hauling options available to most regions of the country.

Sale is July 11. Lots 36-39. Link below.

https://wlivestock.com/auction/31046

Address

2200 Trenton Road
Raleigh, NC
27607

Telephone

+19198512940

Website

https://projects.ncsu.edu/project/swine_extension/swinereports/2004-2005/facilities/smallruminanteducationunit.htm

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