{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/49c6979eba6b434dbd32e95fb885d9b7\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1686\" height=\"1264\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1264,"width":1686,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1264,"thumbnail_width":1686,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/49c6979eba6b434dbd32e95fb885d9b7-1681735309553.gif","duration":6857.2,"title":"How to Source Production Katahdins with Tom Hodgman (April 2023 ASGA Teatime)","description":"Katahdin breeder and expert Tom Hodgman joined us for a fascinating and in-depth presentation on Katahdins. He talked about how Katahdins are well-suited for low input grazing programs, as well as went over the history and current state of the breed, including recent research, genetic improvements through the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP), and the overall popularity of Katahdins among producers. Caroline Owens co-hosted and talked about her great experiences raising Katahdins for solar grazing.\n\nThe Katahdin Hair Sheep is a popular breed with producers across North America, and many solar graziers are finding the breed valuable to their grazing operations, especially those based in the Northeast. The breed is adaptable to a wide range of forages under varying grazing conditions.\n\nHosts: Kevin Richardson and Caroline Owens\n\nDate: April 12th, 2023"}