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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 30 |
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) | 20 |
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) | 5 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.14) | 20 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.13) | 3 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.12) | 4 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 10 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Crittenden County ranks second in Kentucky on the market value of sheep, goat, wool, mohair and milk products sold according to the 2017 Ag Census. Parasite control is one of the major issues with maintaining a healthy flock. Local producers had expressed an interest in learning how to conduct fecal egg samples. Crittenden County ANR Agent Dee Heimgartner worked with KY State University Extension Specialist Dr. Jessie Lay to conduct a training on how to do your own fecal egg counts. A class was
