Success StoryCattle Handling for Small Producers



Cattle Handling for Small Producers

Author: Danny Adams

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: KSU Small Farm Program

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Wayne County has several Small Beef Cattle Producers in the county. One of these producers and his wife have a herd size of four cows and four calves along with a bull. The small cattle producers are limited on the cattle working facility's on their farms. KSU Small Farm Assistant has KSU shared-use cattle handling equipment that can be used on these farms at no cost. This producer and his wife requested the use of the equipment in their cattle herd because seven of the nine head is taking a virus called pinkeye and is needing treatment.

This farmer has a disability and his wife is not able to lift heavy things, so the KSU Small Farm Assistant and the UK AG Assistant took the Equipment and set it up for them to get the Vet Tech and Extension Staff to come and treat their cattle for pinkeye in a safe and humane way for the cattle and family.

This has allowed the small family farm to stay in the cattle business and to keep themselves and the cattle safe from harm.The KSU shared-use cattle handling equipment is keeping small producers on their farms and with the help of the Extension Service trying to keep their farms profitable and the animals healthy. 






Stories by Danny Adams


Cattle Handling for Small Producers

about 5 years ago by Danny Adams

Wayne County has several Small Beef Cattle Producers in the county. One of these producers and his w... Read More


Weed Management in Pasture and Hay Fields

about 5 years ago by Danny Adams

Weeds in Pasture and Hay Fields are costing Wayne County farmers $25.00 to $50.00 an acre in product... Read More


Stories by Wayne County CES


Conserve Resources, Reduce and Recycle

about 5 years ago by Glen Roberts

Collaborators: Ky Department of Agriculture, ANR agent Glen Roberts, Ky State University Small Farm ... Read More


Wayne County Grain Farmers Use the Kentucky Grain Yield contest to boost grain yield and quality

about 5 years ago by Glen Roberts

Collaborators: ANR Agent, Glen Roberts, KSU SFA, Danny Adams, ANR assistyant, Terry Bertram, Wayne C... Read More


Stories by KSU Small Farm Program


"Potatoes Don't Grow On Trees!"

"Potatoes Don't Grow On Trees!"

about 5 years ago by Laura Rogers

Kentucky State University Small Farm Project and Beginning Farmer Grant and a collaborative with t... Read More


Development of a Community Leader

Development of a Community Leader

about 5 years ago by Laura Rogers

Wayne Riley, head of the African American Museum in Laurel County, strived to achieve a more leaders... Read More