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 6
- 4 min
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 23
- 5 min
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 16
- 2 min
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 9
- 4 min
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 19
- 5 min
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 12
- 2 min
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 5
- 4 min
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 21
- 2 min
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 7
- 5 min
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 1
- 5 min
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
- 11 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
Tips for Selecting a Mineral Supplement
by Dr. Katie VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky 1)Â Come with a plan: Doing your research before ever getting...
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Dr. Donald G. Ely
- Mar 9
- 8 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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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