(All Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producer and Kentucky Goat Producer Association members receive 1 FREE copy!)
The Kentucky Sheep and Goat Management Calendar is a tool to help you be more organized and profitable!
It can help you improve your nutrition:
maintain proper body condition on your females using the "Nutrient Requirements of Ewes & Does" chart and "Body Condition Scoring Tips"
reduce the feed bill by utilizing the forage management tips in each month
create a feed ration using the "Nutrient Requirements of Common Feedstuffs" chart
Improve your profits:
know when each graded sale is held across the state
know the dates for major ethnic holidays
utilize marketing tips found in each month
Improve your herd/flock genetics:
keep track of breeding dates
implement sound management practices by using the tips for each month
Improve the health of your herd/flock:
identify, treat and prevent common ailments using the "Common Ailments and Treatment Chart"
review the classes of wormers before you treat using the "Classes of Common Dewormers" chart
Look for parasite management tips throughout each month to stay on track
Improve the health of your newborns:
know when babies are coming using the "Due Date" for each day
have all the necessary equipment on hand using the "Lambing/kidding Kit List"
utilize lambing/kidding management tips in each month to remember vaccinations
Improve record keeping:
use the example Small Ruminant Parasite Record to track deworming, FAMACHA scores, and fecal egg counts
use the example Health Record to keep track of medications, dosages, and comments on ill animals
use the example Lambing/Kidding record to keep track of ewes/does who give birth, sire ID, numbers of babies, type of birth, and birth weights
Use Moon signs to:
purchase breeding livestock
breed
wean
castrate
slaughter
and even mow pastures!


