Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





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



Success Stories

Small Ruminant Profit School Draws in New Audience to Campbell County Extension

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

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