Success StorySheep and Goat Production Meeting



Sheep and Goat Production Meeting

Author: Patrick Hardesty

Planning Unit: Taylor County CES

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

Plan of Work: Management and Marketing

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Goat and sheep production are on the rise with many producers new to agriculture.  To address this growing demand, a Small Ruminant Meeting with approximately 70 producers in attendance was held. Participants learned about nutrition, parasite management, foot rot, mastitis and marketing. Participants have requested more educational meetings to be specie specific.






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