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

787

Total Hours

Contributed.

4076

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

19

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

18

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

11

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

2

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

0

Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program

48

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

73

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

59

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

0

Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction

18

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

12

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals

4

Stories Behind the Numbers

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