Author: Jessica Morris
Planning Unit: Wolfe County CES
Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
Plan of Work: Agriculture Production, Diversification, & Sustainability
Outcome: Initial Outcome
On Saturday June 1, 2024 the Wolfe County Extension Office hosted a regional Small Ruminant Boot Camp for sheep and goat producers. Participants traveled from as far as Grant County on the North, as far south as McCreary County and as far Southeast as Knott County. Ms. Kelly Yates from the Sheep and Goat Producers Association coordinated the event with the Wolfe County Extension Office and Dr. Ken Andries presented the information. Sheep were provided by the Jackson County FFA, brought by Hunter Carroll (Jackson County). A Wolfe County producer reached out about how to get her sheep to adjust to the area as they have moved in from another drier state. When the Wolfe County ANR agent reached out to Kelly Yates, she was thrilled to put together this learning opportunity for all participants. Each in attendance learned by doing hands activities on FAMACHA scoring, body condition scoring, hoof trimming, fecal egg counts and parasitology. Each in attendance completed modules prior to attending that allowed them to take the SRQA (Small Ruminant Quality Assurance) test. 100% of participants passed the test. The SRQA is now a requirement for all those receiving CAIP funds this year. In addition, all participants passed the FAMACHA certification and received the necessary equipment to be able to do this on their own operations. Lastly completing the hoof trimming and parasitology portion of this in person field day, allows them to complete the Small Ruminant Profitability School (SRPS) at their own pace at home through the online modules. Before participants departed for the day, we asked them to complete a survey to measure further outcomes. The results are indicated below:
0-5 years- 69%
6-10 years- 16%
10+ years- 16%
-Great program!
-This was a very helpful program and certainly was helpful for me and my operation. Especially FAMACHA and body condition scoring. Dr. A was super helpful. Thank you for putting this on for us.
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