Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.11) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
| 1016.12) | 0 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.13) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.14) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.1) | 134 |
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) | 0 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.111) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.19) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
| 1016.18) | 74 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.17) | 26 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.16) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
As the number of sheep producers in Southeastern Kentucky continues to increase, so does the demand for local marketing opportunities. To accommodate the need for local sales and to highlight the quality of sheep raised in our area, the Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers planned and hosted their first annual Breeding Sheep Sale in July of 2023. The sale was held at the Wilderness Trail Area Marketing Alliance, which provides a centralized grouping, sorting, and sale facility for loca
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Sheep production in Southeast Kentucky has increased rapidly in recent years. The 2022 Census of Agriculture shows that Laurel County ranks 39th in the state for sheep and goat production, up from a rank of 49th in 2017. With more producers starting small animal production operations, the Laurel County agriculture agent realized a need for more research based educational opportunities for producers to learn about animal health, grading, pasture management, marketing, and other relate
Author: Steven Mobley
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
SEKSPA First Annual Breeding Sale As the number of sheep producers in Southeastern Kentucky continues to increase, so does the demand for local marketing opportunities. To accommodate the need for local sales and to highlight the quality of sheep raised in our area, the Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers planned and hosted their first annual Breeding Sheep Sale in July of 2023. The sale was held at the Wilderness Trail Area
