Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
323 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
376 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
67 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
539 |
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 |
1556 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
350 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
44 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
209 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
198 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
338 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
423 |
Stories
"Free to Rent" Sheep Handling Equipment Unveiled at Field Day
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture recognizes that modern farms and agriculture operations work far differently than those a few decades ago. While scientific and mechanical strides may be seen most prevalently on large commercial operations, smaller producers too benefit from technical advances.On May 18, University of Kentucky (UK) and Kentucky State University (KYSU)Cooperative Extension partners joined forces with other agencies to offer a joint Agriculture Field Day in the rural...
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