By Taylor Graves, Washington County Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent CONFORMATION AND HOW IT APPLIES TO YOUR HERD Conformation is...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

by Camren Maierle, PhD Sheep producers across the country should be aware of the need for growth within our industry. Imported lamb...

Goat producers, industry stakeholders join Commissioner at proclamation signing FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2024) – Kentucky goat producers...

Dr. Beth Johnson, DVM A Stevens County, Minnesota, goat kid (juvenile goat) residing on a farm with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...

by Dr. Katie VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky 1) Come with a plan: Doing your research before ever getting...

By Donald G. Ely Department of Animal and Food Sciences University of Kentucky Creep feeding is a technique of providing feed to nursing...

by Sarabeth Parido Fiber production is a continuous endeavor, with our woolly companions spending a whole year growing their fleece, only...

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...

Goat Breed Comparisons for Commercial Meat Producers By: Kelley Yates In Kentucky, we typically see Boer, Kiko, Spanish, and Savannah...

Celebrate the diversity sheep, lamb offer Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, center, named February as Lamb Month in Kentucky...

by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to try something new? The 2024 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival invites you to unravel the world of...

In the fall of 2023, Jennifer Hardin, Kentucky Association of Meat Processors, wrote the blog post, (linked below) EPA Threatens the...

by Sarabeth Parido Wool and fiber producers play a pivotal role in sustaining a timeless industry that weaves together tradition,...