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Bill Costanzo
Jun 1, 20245 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 10, 202411 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 19, 20244 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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Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Goats take center stage this month as Commissioner Shell proclaims April as Goat Month in Kentucky
Goat producers, industry stakeholders join Commissioner at proclamation signing FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2024) – Kentucky goat producers...
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Beth Johnson, DVM
Apr 5, 20243 min read
HPAI IN A GOAT HERD
Dr. Beth Johnson, DVM A Stevens County, Minnesota, goat kid (juvenile goat) residing on a farm with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...
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Dr. Katie VanValin
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Tips for Selecting a Mineral Supplement
by Dr. Katie VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky 1) Come with a plan: Doing your research before ever getting...
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Dr. Donald G. Ely
Mar 9, 20248 min read
Creep Feeding Lambs
By Donald G. Ely Department of Animal and Food Sciences University of Kentucky Creep feeding is a technique of providing feed to nursing...
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Sarabeth Parido
Mar 1, 20242 min read
The shearing season is upon us!
by Sarabeth Parido Fiber production is a continuous endeavor, with our woolly companions spending a whole year growing their fleece, only...
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American Sheep Industry Association
Feb 23, 20241 min read
The U.S. Sheep Industry’s Contributions to the U.S. Economy
In honor of lamb month here in Kentucky, let's take a closer look at the U.S. Sheep Industry's Contributions to the economy and the...
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Kelley Yates
Feb 18, 20246 min read
Which Goat Do You Choose?
Goat Breed Comparisons for Commercial Meat Producers By: Kelley Yates In Kentucky, we typically see Boer, Kiko, Spanish, and Savannah...
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Commissioner Shell celebrates February as Lamb Month in Kentucky
Celebrate the diversity sheep, lamb offer Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, center, named February as Lamb Month in Kentucky...
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Sarabeth Parido
Feb 2, 20242 min read
New Fiber Workshops at the 2024 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to try something new? The 2024 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival invites you to unravel the world of...
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Kelley Yates
Jan 26, 20243 min read
Make Your Voice Heard!
In the fall of 2023, Jennifer Hardin, Kentucky Association of Meat Processors, wrote the blog post, (linked below) EPA Threatens the...
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Sarabeth Parido
Jan 19, 20242 min read
“Unraveling Success: The Power of Fiber Marketing”
by Sarabeth Parido Wool and fiber producers play a pivotal role in sustaining a timeless industry that weaves together tradition,...
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Emily Spencer
Jan 5, 20246 min read
Making the Pitch: How to talk to retail outlets about carrying your food product
by Emily Spencer Introduction If you want to sell your products in a grocery store or other retail outlet, you will need to talk to the...
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Beth Johnson, DVM
Dec 8, 20237 min read
Hand Rearing Orphan Lambs & Kids Can It Be Done Successfully?
by Dr. Beth Johnson, DVM Every year sheep and goat producers must raise lambs or kids on supplemental milk because of multiple births...
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Kelley Yates and Sarabeth Parido
Dec 1, 20235 min read
Twelve Days of Giving
fantastic holiday gift ideas from the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office and the Kentucky Fi
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Beth Johnson, DVM
Nov 17, 20234 min read
SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT CONTAGIOUS ABSCESSES IN MY SMALL RUMINANT HERD?
By Dr. Beth Johnson Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection, also known as caseous lymphadenitis (CL) is a bacterial disease which...
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Sarabeth Parido
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Finding the Fun in Fiber Arts
By Sarabeth Parido The fiber arts have been cherished and passed down through generations, offering a blend of heritage and creativity....
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