Trimble County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 25 |
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) | 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) | 5 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.16) | 5 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
Success Stories
Goat Getters- Tri-state Homesteading Conference
Author: Regina Utz
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
On October 26th, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent taught a group of producers from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio about raising sheep and goats. With 24 participants in the class, we talked about raising sheep and goats. People were interested in learning about parasites, treatments for parasites, facilities and fencing, etc. There were many questions asked, and follow-up needed. Since teaching that class I have had multiple people reach out with questions furthering what they learned fr
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