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'Tis the Season for Fiber Festivities
by Sarabeth Parido As the summer begins, we want to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors and attendees of the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber...
Sarabeth Parido
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP)
by Dr. Michelle Arnold, DVM Ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP) is one of the most economically important chronic diseases in sheep...
Michelle Arnold
May 26, 20239 min read


Tips for Selecting a Herding Dog for Sheep and Goat Owners
by Beth Kerber My herding journey began with an untrained Border collie—and it was a struggle as we both tried to figure out what to do....
Beth Kerber
May 19, 20233 min read


Its Time for the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
by Sarabeth Parido The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is a week away! It is an exciting and immersive festival for producers and...
Sarabeth Parido
May 12, 20233 min read


The Pros and Cons of a Herding Dog on Sheep and Goat Farms
by Beth Kerber After putting a sale ram lamb into a holding pen, I attended to some other farm chores. When the buyer arrived 30 minutes...
Beth Kerber
May 5, 20233 min read


Why Mohair?
by Jeri Ramsey Mohair (known as the “diamond fiber”) has been prized for centuries for its luster and shine, softness and durability. It...
Jerri Ramsey
Apr 21, 20232 min read


The Nicole Scholarship
The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is thrilled to offer a youth workshop scholarship for 2023! by Sarabeth Parido The Nicole...
Sarabeth Parido
Apr 14, 20231 min read


The Benefits of Goat Meat
by Vicki Watson, Watson Kiko Farm If you would have told me twenty or so years ago that I would be raising goats and eating goat meat,...
Vicki Watson
Apr 7, 20233 min read


WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP WITH A VETERINARIAN
by Dr. Beth Johnson, DVM In June of 2023, FDA has mandated that all antibiotics (OTC, water soluble, included) will require a...
Beth Johnson, DVM
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Festival Workshops Coming Soon
By Sarabeth Parido We’re getting closer to spring and May 20-21st will be the 13th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. The...
Sarabeth Parido
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Antibiotic Stewardship- What to do Now to Prepare for Changes Ahead
by Dr. Michelle Arnold On June 11th, 2021, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263, which...
Michelle Arnold
Mar 3, 20235 min read


Commissioner Quarles celebrates February as Lamb Month in Kentucky
Celebrate the diversity sheep, lamb offer LEXINGTON (Feb. 6, 2023) - Kentucky sheep and lamb producers joined Commissioner of Agriculture...
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Fast Facts About American Wool
To wrap up lamb month here in Kentucky, let's check out some Fast Fact about American Wool. Click the image below to view a PDF of the...
American Sheep Industry Association
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Shear Success
Tips for a Successful Shearing Day by Sarabeth Parido It’s that time of year again - time to shear! Fiber production is a year-round...
Sarabeth Parido
Feb 10, 20232 min read


February is KY Lamb Month
To kickoff lamb month here in Kentucky, let's check out some Fast Fact about American Lamb. Click the image below to view the PDF. Fast...
American Sheep Industry Association
Feb 3, 20231 min read


Pre-Kidding Care and Checklist
by Morgan Wemmer When close to kidding, does should be kept in a clean and dry environment. This will help decrease the risk of injury or...
Morgan Wemmer
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Wool May Be Your Answer to Winter Woes
By Sarabeth Parido Though winter feels a bit fickle at times here in Kentucky, we know that the cold weather is inevitably coming. The...
Sarabeth Parido
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Tips to Reduce Losses at Kidding and Lambing Time
By Dr. Donald G. Ely (University of Kentucky), Beth Johnson (Kentucky Department of Agriculture), and Shaylyn Burton (University of...
News To Ewes
Jan 6, 202312 min read


PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF NEONATAL DISEASES IN KIDS/LAMBS
by Beth Johnson, DVM You planned your breeding just perfect, and now the time has come to reap your rewards at kidding or lambing. There...
Beth Johnson, DVM
Dec 16, 20227 min read


DIY Wool Dryer Balls - a Gift Idea from Your Flock to Theirs
Homemade Christmas Gift DIY by Sarabeth Parido Looking for a fun gift you can make with some of that wool you may have laying about from...
Sarabeth Parido
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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