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| 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 |
Author: Miranda Rudolph
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
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
