Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.16) | 42 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.19) | 42 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
| 1016.111) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.122) | 0 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 42 |
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 |
| 1016.14) | 42 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.13) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.12) | 42 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Campbell County, Kentucky is known for its hilly topography and sometimes rough terrain. Bush honeysuckle has been an ongoing issue for farmers on this rough terrain due to the inability to spray and maintain the land. The combination of this rough terrain and small acreage farms, that have resulted from urban growth, has pushed farmers to raising and producing sheep and goats. These small ruminants do not need as much forage or grazing acreage as cattle or horses which suits them well for the s
