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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office

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2023 KYSGDO Annual Report

Download a printable copy of the annual report below.

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Maggie Rogers

Dec 61 min read

2023 Checkoff Annual Report

Download a printable copy of the annual report below.

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Kelley Yates & Sarabeth Parido

Nov 153 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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Building Community with the Kentucky Shepherd's Market

Sara Dunham

Nov 82 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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Oct 253 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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KY Sheep and Goat Checkoff Helps Producers Gain Parasite Management Skills

Contributing author

Oct 184 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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A Passion for Wool and Tradition: A Kentucky Fiber Trail Interview with Morgan Farms

Sarabeth Parido

Oct 112 min read

A Passion for Wool and Tradition: 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 44 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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Harvesting Wool: Storing and Processing Fleece for the Cooler Months

Sarabeth Parido

Sep 134 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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A Guide to Eradicating Lentiviruses (OPP and CAE) from Your Flock

Hannah Stokley

Sep 64 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 235 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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Fiber Finds and Friendly Faces: A Recap of the Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl

Sarabeth Parido

Aug 162 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 94 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 195 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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Embrace the Heat: The Surprising Benefits of Wearing Wool in the Summer

Sarabeth Parido

Jul 122 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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Jessy Shanks

Jul 54 min read

Utilizing Teaser Bucks and Rams

Sheep and goat producers are constantly searching for ways to improve reproductive efficiency in their flocks and herds.

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Sarabeth Parido

Jun 212 min read

Sizzling Summer Season for Fiber

by Sarabeth Parido As summer officially begins, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, and attendees...

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Bonnie Brown-Eddy

Jun 75 min read

Guard Dogs and Your Neighbors

by Bonnie Brown-Eddy I appreciate the invitation from Kelley to talk about dogs. First off, a little history on vernacular, specifically...

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Bill Costanzo

Jun 15 min read

Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Program Overview

by Bill Costanzo, LGD Program Specialist III Sheep and goats are susceptible to predation from wild animals and domesticated dogs....

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NEWS to EWES: An Example Budget Estimate for a 100-Ewe Flock

Dr. Donald G. Ely

May 1011 min read

NEWS to EWES: An Example Budget Estimate for a 100-Ewe Flock

By Donald G. Ely, University of Kentucky Introduction The sheep numbers in the eastern United States have been growing mainly because,...

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