Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals Major Program

1992

Total Hours

Contributed.

9935

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

18

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

167

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions

185

Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction

204

Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production

39

Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites

209

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

847

Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program

212

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber

22

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals

58

Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment

113

Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators

133

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

243

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • First Annual Breeding Sheep Sale

    As the number of sheep producers in Southeastern Kentucky continues to increase, so does the demand for local marketing opportunities. To accommodate the need for local sales and to highlight the qual... Read More

  • Land Grants Address Small Ruminant Parasites

    Internal parasites are a major health concern in small ruminants and can cause drastic economic losses. Proper identification of parasites can aid in the prevention, treatment, and control of parasite... Read More

  • Small Ruminant Field Day

    Chelsea SappANR Success Story #1October 2022Small Ruminant Field DayThe Marion County Sheep and Goat Association had not met at all since 2020. That changed in March of 2022 when I decided to get the ... Read More

  • Livestock Producer One-on-One

    The problemLocal producer who owns a slaughter facility and imports mature/cull sheep for slaughtering and markets whole and halve mutton to restaurants was missing out on easily obtained net profits ... Read More

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