Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 33 |
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) | 5 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.111) | 1 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.19) | 1 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.16) | 15 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.14) | 15 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.13) | 1 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.12) | 5 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 3 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Since COVID 19 became an issue in the world in 2020 we have seen an influx of folks moving from out-of-state into our area. Many of the people have little to no background in farming and are trying to find an agriculture enterprise that they benefit from operating on their farm. Small ruminants often become one of the main talking points and interests to folks. With the increase in interest in sheep and goats not only from the out-of-staters moving to the area, but even by the
