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Buyer’s Guide to Selecting Replacement Females
By Ricky Skillington Originally published in HoofPrint Volume 23| Spring 2016 I hear lots of sheep and goat producers say “I think I am...
Maggie Rogers
Jun 17, 20224 min read


The 2022 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival Highlights
by Sarabeth Parido For the 13th year, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival was held at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, KY May...
Sarabeth Parido
Jun 10, 20222 min read


A Brief History of Sheep in Kentucky
by Dr. Jessica Madison Sheep have long been an important part of Kentucky’s history, though their numbers have experienced a dramatic...
Dr. Jessica Madison
Jun 2, 20226 min read


6 Reasons You Should Be Using Wool Pellets in Your Garden Soil
by Cindy Cloninger In gardening, your primary role is nourisher. You analyze and plan for any potential threats that may inhibit the...
Cindy Cloninger
May 20, 20223 min read


COCCIDIOSIS in Sheep and Goats
by Dr. Jerusha Lay, DVM Extension Veterinarian Kentucky State University Throughout my years in practice, all too often I would get a...
Dr. Jessie Lay
May 13, 20227 min read


It's Time for The Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival
by Sarabeth Parido It’s officially May, and that means that it’s time for the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival! The festival is in it’s...
Sarabeth Parido
May 6, 20222 min read


2023 Farm Bill Discussions Underway
by Kyle Kelly | Director, National Affairs Public Affairs Division, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill...
Kyle Kelly
Apr 22, 20224 min read


Tips for Shearing Day Success
By Sarabeth Parido Shearing is a big undertaking! For wool producers–shearing day is one of the most important days of the year. Growing...
Sarabeth Parido
Apr 16, 20224 min read


Breeding Soundness Exams in Small Ruminants
by Jessy Shanks – Small Ruminant & Youth Programs Extension Specialist University of Tennessee A breeding soundness exam (BSE) is a...
Jessy Shanks
Apr 8, 20225 min read


Fecal Testing Your Flock: Part 1 & 2
by Dr. Jessie Lay and Kelley Yates An Interview with Dee Daniels from Buck Creek Stables by Kelley Yates Last weekend Dee Daniels agreed...
Dr. Jessie Lay
Mar 18, 20226 min read


Five Considerations for Confinement Small Ruminant Production
Considerations for confinement production systems as an alternative to traditional pasture-based production for small ruminants.

Dr. Andrew Weaver
Mar 4, 20225 min read
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