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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
1016.16) 2

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

1016.17) 1

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

1016.111) 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

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

1016.14) 2

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) 1

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

1016.19) 1

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals



Success Stories

Building Better Flocks: Small Ruminant Bootcamp

Author: Taylor Graves

Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals

Building Better Flocks: Small Ruminant Bootcamp

Over 40 small ruminant producers gathered for the Small Ruminant Boot Camp, an educational event hosted collaboratively by the Washington, Nelson, and Marion County Cooperative Extension offices and the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office. This event provided producers—both new and experienced—with invaluable hands-on training in core small ruminant management practices, including body condition scoring, FAMACHA eye scoring, and lambing and kidding basics.Kentucky is home to m

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