Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 90 |
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 |
| 1016.11) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
| 1016.12) | 0 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.13) | 0 |
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 |
| 1016.16) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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 |
Success Stories
Strengthening Small Ruminant Herds in Eastern Kentucky
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
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. &nbs
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