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

1109

Total Hours

Contributed.

4486

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

22

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

41

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

59

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

1372

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

75

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

10

Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction

33

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

1109

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals

24

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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