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Sarabeth Parido
Feb 143 min read
From Shepherds to Spinners- Taking Your Wool to Market
by Sarabeth Parido Shearing season is here once again! Shepherds are gathering up bags of wool, and hand spinners are on the lookout for...
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Ethan K. Pugh
Feb 74 min read
Winning the battle against Predators
By Ethan K. Pugh Image: Coyote attacking a ewe. Being a goat or sheep producer in Kentucky is not always the easiest. Take for...
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Feb 42 min read
Agriculture Commissioner celebrates Lamb Month with proclamation signing
Sheep industry adds more than $7 million to Kentucky revenue Frankfort (Feb. 3, 2025) Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell...
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Sarabeth Parido
Jan 172 min read
Take a Walk on the Creative Side with KSFF 2025 Workshops!
by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of fiber arts? The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber...
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Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM
Jan 109 min read
Mastitis in Small Ruminants
by Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM Udder with mastitis Mastitis is very common in domestic livestock and can lead to many economic losses for...
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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Dec 20, 20241 min read
2023 KYSGDO Annual Report
Download a printable copy of the annual report below.
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Maggie Rogers
Dec 6, 20241 min read
2023 Checkoff Annual Report
Download a printable copy of the annual report below.
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Kelley Yates & Sarabeth Parido
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Make Gift Giving Easy!
by Kelley Yates & Sarabeth Parido Tis the season to start racking your brain on what to get those hard to shop for sheep and goat friends...
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Sara Dunham
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Building Community with the Kentucky Shepherd's Market
by  Sara Dunham, shepherd and blogger I love to follow good farmers on social media. I know you are not supposed to look at other...
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Contributing author
Oct 25, 20243 min read
2024 KY Annual Producer Conference
By Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office Saturday, October 19th was a beautiful day for the 2024 KY Annual Producer Conference in...
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Contributing author
Oct 18, 20244 min read
KY Sheep and Goat Checkoff Helps Producers Gain Parasite Management Skills
by The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Checkoff helped 54 producers across the state gain valuable...
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Sarabeth Parido
Oct 11, 20242 min read
A Passion for Wool and Tradition:Â A Kentucky Fiber Trail Interview with Morgan Farms
by Sarabeth Parido We are introducing a series of interviews with fiber producers from across the commonwealth who are members of the...
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Beth Johnson, DVM
Oct 4, 20244 min read
Johne’s Disease in Sheep & Goats
by Dr. Beth Johnson Cause : Mycobacteriosis (commonly referred to as Johne’s disease) is caused by a bacteria Mycobacteria avium...
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Sarabeth Parido
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Harvesting Wool: Storing and Processing Fleece for the Cooler Months
With the right storage and processing techniques, you’ll have high-quality wool ready for all your upcoming projects.
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Hannah Stokley
Sep 6, 20244 min read
A Guide to Eradicating Lentiviruses (OPP and CAE) from Your Flock
by Dr. Hannah Stokley, DVM Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) and Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE) are challenging lentiviruses...
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Dr. Gary Bates & Debbie Joines
Aug 23, 20245 min read
What Is Good Hay?
By Dr. Gary Bates, Director- UT Beef & Forage Center Debbie Joines, former Manager- Soil, Plant & Pest Center  ( Article previously...
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Sarabeth Parido
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Fiber Finds and Friendly Faces: A Recap of the Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl
by Sarabeth Parido The 3rd Annual Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl was a vibrant celebration of the fiber arts community, bringing together...
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Clint Quarles
Aug 9, 20244 min read
Good Fences and Good Neighbors
by Clint Quarles Attorney, Kentucky Department of Agriculture The expression is old, and has been preserved over time because it works...
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Taylor Graves
Jul 19, 20245 min read
Breeding Doe Conformation
By Taylor Graves, Washington County Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent CONFORMATION AND HOW IT APPLIES TO YOUR HERD Conformation is...
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Sarabeth Parido
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Embrace the Heat: The Surprising Benefits of Wearing Wool in the Summer
by Sarabeth Parido As we sit in a hot Kentucky July—you may not want think about wearing wool—it may bring up ideas of cozy winter...
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