Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.16) | 5 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.17) | 5 |
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) | 4 |
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) | 6 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.1) | 29 |
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) | 17 |
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) | 5 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 7 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Jonathan Oakes
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Small Ruminant production has grown by leaps and bounds in the state of Kentucky in the past few years. Leading the way in this grow, has been sheep production. Since the rise in small ruminant production, especially sheep production, Russell, Pulaski, and Casey Counties have also seen a huge rise in sheep production. With this in mind, and the growing number of sheep, and goats, in the Lake Cumberland Area, a workshop was developed with other organizations to bring a workshop
