Sustainability & Emissions

ASI’s industry-wide sustainability overview covers American sheep’s role in land stewardship, wool’s sustainability advantages, lamb nutrition, animal welfare, productivity goals, and the Michigan State University (MSU) greenhouse gas study informing the industry’s path forward.

MSU Greenhouse Gas Calculators for Sheep Operations

Michigan State University’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) calculator lets producers estimate their operation’s greenhouse gas emissions using IPCC-based equations.

Two versions are available: one for intensive/housed operations and one for range/grazing systems. Enter your flock size, diet, housing, and production stages to generate your emissions profile.

Step-by-step instructions are included in the manual, and embedded comments guide you through each Excel worksheet. The calculators are locked — only enter your farm records — and results are summarized clearly for easy interpretation.

Worksheet Tutorials

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