Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.11) | 6 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
| 1016.12) | 6 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.13) | 6 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.14) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.1) | 6 |
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 |
| 1016.122) | 0 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.111) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.19) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
| 1016.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.16) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
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 for his mutton business by not properly feeding or handling the sheep that he was holding for a short period before slaughter. Educational Program. I worked one on one with the producer on how to evaluate the sheep as they were unloaded and how to cheaply and organically (so their wo
