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





1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
1016.16) 23

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) 20

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) 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



Success Stories

West KY Small Ruminant Field Day

Author: Miranda Rudolph

Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals

West KY Small Ruminant Field Day

 The West KY Small Ruminant Field Day was a multi-county effort put on by the Marshall, McCracken, Graves, and Calloway County Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agents. The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Check-off graciously sponsored the event that was a late afternoon full of great learning opportunities to bring their small ruminant operation up to the next level of quality care and profitability. Participants were able to see a live foot trimming demonstration, learn about feed and

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