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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
1176 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
476 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
118 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
269 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
88 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
488 |
Number of people who gained information on small ruminant operations including animal health, nutrition, breeding/ genetics, facilities and handling, environmental impact, and/or business management and marketing |
355634 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
1067 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
32 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
638 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
411 |
The West KY Small Ruminant Field Day was a multi-county effort put on by the Marshall, McCracken, Graves, and Calloway County Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agents. The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Check-off graciously sponsored the event that was a late afternoon full of great learning opportunities to bring their small ruminant operation up to the next level of quality care and profitability. Participants were able to see a live foot trimming demonstration, learn about feed and repro...
