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Welcome to the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office (KSGDO). We are proud to support and promote the small ruminant industry in Kentucky. Our office serves as the umbrella for the Kentucky Goat Producers Association and the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers Association. KSGDO provides administrative support for each association and serves as the hub for small ruminant production and consumption information. Learn more about our office and all we do in Kentucky for goats and sheep. 

2024 KY Annual Producer Conference & Field Day

October 19, 2024

Morning Session: Fleming County Extension Office

Afternoon Session: Schwartz Show Stock & Meat Company and Hickory Hollow Acres

$35 single; $50 couple; additional lunches $10

This year's annual conference is different than any other! We will have speakers and meetings in the morning and farm tours in the afternoon. 

Learn more here

Guest Speakers

Jonathan Shell, Commissioner of Agriculture

Renee Carrico,

Kentucky Farm Bureau

What is HPAI?

Dr. Beth Johnson, DVM, describes HPAI and how to has moved from birds to goats and alpacas in the blog post below:

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Get more information on how to reduce infection and transmission with the handouts below:

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Screenshot 2024-06-26 at 13-54-30 HPAI) in Livestock Information for small ruminant (sheep
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