Extension
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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) | 7 |
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) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.122) | 19 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 19 |
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) | 19 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 27 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Timothy Estes
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Small ruminant numbers in Hart County has been on a steady increase the past several years. More and more people are seeing the advantages of having small ruminants on their farm especially if they own small acreage. On January 26th, 2023 the Hart County Cooperative Extension service offered a small ruminant production class taught by the director of animal health for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Dr. Beth Johnson. There were 19 producers in attendance for the class.
