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
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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