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2018-03-15T14:28:34-05:00

Scrapie Ear Tags Update—October 2017

By Premier 1 Supplies

Effective October 1, 2017, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will no longer provide free plastic ear tags and applicators as part of the National Scrapie Eradication Program. APHIS will continue to provide metal tags free of charge to producers and others who handle sheep and goats. Contact your USDA Veterinary Services […]

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aphis, Ear tags, scrapie, usda
2016-03-25T12:37:44-05:00

Grilled Butterflied American Lamb Leg with Mint-Pistachio Pesto

By Premier 1 Supplies

Grilled Butterflied American Lamb Leg with Mint-Pistachio Pesto 6 to 8 servings Preparation time:  30 minutes Cook time:  40 to 50 minutes 3        pounds butterflied American Lamb leg Salt and pepper, to taste Lay lamb leg open on a cutting board.  Trim off visible fat.  Season lamb generously with salt and pepper; allow to sit […]

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2016-03-25T12:38:03-05:00

Grilled American Lamb Sirloin Kabobs with Meyer Lemon and Garlic

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Grilled American Lamb Sirloin Kabobs with Meyer Lemon and Garlic 6 to 8 servings Preparation time:  15 minutes Marinate time:  30 minutes Cook time:  8 minutes 3        cloves garlic, minced to a fine paste 2        tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-1/2        teaspoons sea salt 1-1/2        teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1        teaspoon red chile flakes 1/4        […]

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2016-03-25T12:38:20-05:00

Grilled Rack of American Lamb with Dijon-Balsamic Glaze

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Grilled Rack of American Lamb with Dijon-Balsamic Glaze 4 servings Preparation time:  30 minutes Cook time:  20 to 30 minutes 1        rack of American Lamb Bring the rack to room temperature (at least 30 minutes out of the refrigerator) before grilling.  Trim some of the fat cap off the rack, leaving about 1/4 inch of […]

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2013-10-02T13:15:43-05:00

Premier UK Sheep Tour 2013!

By Premier 1 Supplies

Update February 20, 2013—All the seats have been filled. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, email Cheyenne at cmiller@premier1supplies.com. Journey through unique, historic, and beautiful England and Wales with 35 other USA sheep producers.

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England, London, Premier Sheep Tour, Royal Welsh Show, Sheep, Stonehenge, Tour, United Kingdom, Wales
2013-01-04T17:04:43-05:00

US MARC Lamb tenderness study

By Premier 1 Supplies

The below PDF is an article examining age related tenderness changes in lambs at slaughter. Factors regulating lamb longissimus tenderness are affected by age at slaughter

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eating lamb, Lamb, lamb flavor, lamb meat, lamb taste, Meat, meat flavor, sheep flavor, sheep meat, tenderness
2013-01-04T17:05:02-05:00

Factors Affecting the Palatability of Lamb Meat

By Premier 1 Supplies

The PDF below was prepared by Susan Duckett of the University of Georgia. Factors affecting the palatability of lamb

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carcass, lamb meat, lamb smell, lamb taste, meat flavor, sheep flavor, sheep meat, sheep smell, sheep taste
2013-01-04T17:05:13-05:00

Alliance Meat Quality Summary ’08

By Premier 1 Supplies

A PDF discussing the relationships surrounding meat eating quality in NZ. Alliance Meat Quality Summary 07-08

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carcass trait, eating quality, Lamb, lamb flavor, lamb meat, lamb taste, Meat, meat quality, sheep flavor, sheep meat, sheep taste
2013-01-04T17:05:21-05:00

Australian lamb meat quality report

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A report from Food Science Australia. PDF below. Aust lamb meat quality report

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carcass quality, eating sheep, Flavor, Lamb, meat flavor, sheep flavor, sheep meat, sheep taste, taste
2013-01-04T17:05:31-05:00

Sheep Meat Eating Quality

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A report from Food Science Australia. PDF below. Aust lamb rmeat quality report

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carcass quality, eating sheep, Flavor, Lamb, meat flavor, sheep flavor, sheep meat, sheep taste, taste
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