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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


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

1300

Total Hours

Contributed.

4861

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

20

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

85

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

112

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

138

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

1520

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

173

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

36

Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction

119

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

1185

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals

58

Stories

Strengthening Small Ruminant Herds in Eastern Kentucky

Describe the Issue or Situation. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Carter County has over 1,200 head of sheep and goats. Sheep and goat producers are always invited to attend our Northeast Area Livestock Association meetings, however, there was a need for specialized information for those small ruminant producers. The Carter County ANR Agent has offered at least two small ruminant specific programs per year over the past two years. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Respons...

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