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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.16) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 20 |
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) | 20 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.122) | 16 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 23 |
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) | 23 |
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) | 20 |
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: Nicole Rhein
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
West KY Small Ruminant Field Day ReportChadwick Sheep CompanyMay 2, 2023From forages to feet! The West KY Small Ruminant Field Day, hosted by the Marshall, McCracken, Graves and Calloway County Extension Agriculture Agents and sponsored by the Sheep And Goat Development Check-off, was a jam packed afternoon teeming with opportunities for producers to learn. Participants were enthralled with the on farm speeches and demonstrations relating to profitable small ruminant production. There were three
