Eric Meudt with the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative says fall is a critical time for lamb -- grilling season, tailgating and a range of religious holidays increase lamb demand. However, lamb is seeing growing demand in its 'off season' as well -- the spring months leading up to Easter. Producers are working to meet that spring market lamb demand by lambing in the fall. More than three-quarters of lambs are born in spring.

Eric Meudt with the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative says fall is a critical time for lamb -- grilling season, tailgating and a range of religious holidays increase lamb demand. However, lamb is seeing growing demand in its 'off season' as well -- the spring months leading up to Easter. Producers are working to meet that spring market lamb demand by lambing in the fall. More than three-quarters of lambs are born in spring.

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