Metcalfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
1016.1) 94

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) 0

Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment

1016.17) 94

Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators

1016.16) 94

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

1016.14) 94

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) 94

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



Success Stories

Small Ruminant Digital Shortcourse

Author: Gary Bell

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

Mammoth Cave Area Agriculture Agents noticed an increase in small ruminant producers and the production of small ruminants growing in popularity.  It is also noted that many new small ruminant producers may very well be new to agriculture production and farming in general.    The need to bring research based education to new small ruminant producers is further driven by the tendency for new producers to utilize the internet as their sole resource for gaining information.  The

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