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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 |
Throughout 2022, sheep and goat producers from 37 farms across 13 counties gathered monthly to participate in the Small Ruminant Profit School hosted by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Bullitt County. The classes utilized a Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office curriculum to teach local producers about all aspects of small ruminant husbandry. After the course came to a close, producers were eager to continue meeting for more opportunities to learn from each other....
