Extension
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| 1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1016.1) | 21 |
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) | 14 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
| 1016.111) | 2 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
| 1016.19) | 14 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
| 1016.18) | 6 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
| 1016.17) | 12 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
| 1016.16) | 12 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
| 1016.14) | 21 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
| 1016.13) | 2 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
| 1016.12) | 20 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
| 1016.11) | 12 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Small farm numbers in Shelby County continue to rapidly increase. The county has seen steady growth in land ownership in the 1-49 acre range with landowners looking for innovative ways to increase income on small acreage tracts. Sheep farms are one of the fastest growing segments here, with Shelby County jumping from a #12 ranking in Kentucky sheep production in 2012 to #9 in 2017. Due to the increasing number of producers raising sheep and goats, and their need for basic small
