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2024 KSGDO Annual Report
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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Discover the Magic of the 2025 Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl
By Sarabeth Parido Get ready to pack your project bags and hit the road! The 4th Annual Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl, hosted by the...
Sarabeth Parido
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Flushing: Yes or No?
By Susan Schoenian Sheep & Goat Specialist, Retired University of Maryland Extension Flushing is a term known to most sheep/goat...
Susan Schoenian
Jul 11, 20255 min read


Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer Develop Elite Herds
By Catherine Riley To develop an elite herd of small ruminates, artificial insemination and embryo transfer offer the most economical way...
Catherine Riley
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Get Ready for the 2025 Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl — July 25–August 3!
by Sarabeth Parido Calling all fiber lovers, yarn hoarders, makers, and curious explorers—mark your calendars for July 25 through August...
Sarabeth Parido
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Experience the 15th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival – and Help Make It Happen
By Sarabeth Parido Spring is in full swing, and so is our excitement for the 15th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival , happening...
Sarabeth Parido
May 9, 20252 min read


Lick Feeders: Are they right for you?
by Barbie Casey-Booth, M.S. Owner & Nutritionist at Small Ruminant Consulting LLC. What is a “lick feeder”? This is a feeder similar to...
Barbie Casey-Booth
May 2, 20254 min read


Save the Date
The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival Returns May 17–18 The countdown is on! The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is just...
Sarabeth Parido
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Alternative Parasite Control
by Susan Schoenian, Sheep & Goat Specialist - University of Maryland Ext.* While dewormers are usually an essential part of internal...
Susan Schoenian
Apr 4, 20259 min read


Put Your Best Fleece Forward
by Sarabeth Parido Entering a fleece competition is a great way to showcase the beauty and quality of the wool you produce. Each year,...
Sarabeth Parido
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Common Ailments in Small Ruminants
by Dr. Nicholas Ballaban Prather, D.V.M. Small ruminant producers need to be able to identify common ailments amongst their livestock....
Dr. Nicholas Ballaban Prather, D.V.M.
Mar 7, 20254 min read


From Shepherds to Spinners- Taking Your Wool to Market
by Sarabeth Parido Shearing season is here once again! Shepherds are gathering up bags of wool, and hand spinners are on the lookout for...
Sarabeth Parido
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Winning the battle against Predators
By Ethan K. Pugh Image: Coyote attacking a ewe. Being a goat or sheep producer in Kentucky is not always the easiest. Take for...
Ethan K. Pugh
Feb 7, 20254 min read


Agriculture Commissioner celebrates Lamb Month with proclamation signing
Sheep industry adds more than $7 million to Kentucky revenue Frankfort (Feb. 3, 2025) Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell...
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Take a Walk on the Creative Side with KSFF 2025 Workshops!
by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of fiber arts? The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber...
Sarabeth Parido
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Mastitis in Small Ruminants
by Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM Udder with mastitis Mastitis is very common in domestic livestock and can lead to many economic losses for...
Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM
Jan 10, 20259 min read


2023 KYSGDO Annual Report
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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Dec 20, 20241 min read


2023 Checkoff Annual Report
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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Dec 6, 20241 min read


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...
Kelley Yates & Sarabeth Parido
Nov 15, 20243 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...
Sara Dunham
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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