NP Ranch

08/19/2026

It’s that time of year to prepare or start breeding!!! This flyer highlights 9 practical steps to help prepare your ewes and rams, from body condition and health checks to flushing, breeding soundness, teaser rams, and tracking breeding activity. Taking the time to prepare now can help set the stage for a more successful breeding season and a stronger lamb crop. Save it, share it, and start preparing!

08/14/2026

Visual appraisal is essential — but is it enough to get your flock to its improvement goals in the fewest generations? EBVs tell you the rest of the story. This 17-month-old Katahdin ram checks the conformation boxes AND ranks in the top 2% nationally for growth. Breed with confidence.

08/13/2026

Taking a picture of a lamb today today BUT one ram was determined to keep photo bombing the pic.

08/12/2026

Sister ranch getting all inventive about transporting sheep, making do with minimal costs. That’s farming right. 💪

Sometimes you need a way to haul a small number of sheep without hooking up the gooseneck and you don’t have $750 laying around for a pre-built metal sheep rack. It’s nothing fancy (and probably wayyyy over-built), but we’re pretty excited about it. And yes, a cold Shiner Beer is required!

08/10/2026

Love is in the air 💚 One handsome ram lamb from BTX Bluestem joining four NP Ranch ewe lambs on a road trip to Colorado. Katahdin matchmaking ❤️

07/10/2026

NP Ranch is at the EAPK Katahdin production sale in Abingdon, VA! We brought two standout January ram lambs — check out Lot #1 and Lot #2 and view the full sale catalog here: https://wlivestock.com/auction/31046

07/05/2026

Genetics that combine performance with strong data.

NP Ranch is pleased to announce we are offering two NSIP recorded registered Katahdin ram lambs in the EAPK Online Auction on July 11, 2026. Both come from pedigrees with more than three generations of EBVs, with 85% of those animals 50K genotyped, and both are RR and OPP 1,4 (reduced OPP susceptibility). Both share the same sire, a USDA ram (USD114), and will bring those genetics forward in their pedigree.
NPR-314 stands out for his exceptional maternal genetics, ranking in the top 4% of the breed for Maternal Weaning Weight while also offering excellent early growth and solid parasite resistance. NPR-309 is a well-balanced ram with all EBVs at or above breed average, combining maternal performance, growth, parasite resistance, and a calm disposition.
Whether you're looking to build stronger replacement females, improve growth, or add proven genetics backed by performance records, these two ram lambs deserve a look. They will sell in the EAPK Online Auction on July 11, 2026, and buyers can pick them up either at our ranch in Texas or at EAPK in Virginia. For more information and/or to register for the sale go to: https://wlivestock.com/auction/31046

07/04/2026

Let’s celebrate!

06/03/2026

Check out our handy guide for the treatment and prevention of NWS. As always, ensure you communicate with your veterinarian prior to any treatment protocol. Vigilance is key. 🔑🐑🐐

05/16/2026

Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) can feel overwhelming at first, but they’re simply another tool producers can use alongside visual appraisal and good shepherding when making breeding decisions. Our new “Making Sense of EBVs” information sheets were created to break down the basics in a practical, easy-to-understand way — covering topics like accuracy, percentile rankings, and selection indexes. Whether you actively use EBVs in your flock or are just curious about what the numbers mean, we hope these resources help make the conversation around sheep genetics more approachable and useful for producers at every level.