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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 3 |
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 |
| 1016.11) | 3 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
| 1016.12) | 3 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.13) | 1 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.14) | 3 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.16) | 3 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 2 |
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) | 3 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
According to the Kentucky Census of Agriculture, Laurel County’s ranking in sheep and goat production has risen from 77 in 2012 to 49 in 2017. The increase in sheep production in southeastern Kentucky indicated a need for more guidance and educational resources for the producers and also for group marketing opportunities at centralized collection points. To address these needs, the Laurel County Extension Office assisted with the development of the Southeast Kentucky Sheep Produ
