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 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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Contributing author
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Camren Maierle, PhD
Apr 194 min read
Finding Opportunity in the Sheep Industry
by Camren Maierle, PhD Sheep producers across the country should be aware of the need for growth within our industry. Imported lamb...
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