Sheep and goat numbers are booming in Kentucky! To help producers get off on the right hoof, the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office offers SRPS. This online course  gives new producers knowledge on a wide range of topics that are vital to the success of all goat and sheep operations. 
 
SRPS consists of 15 online modules:
Module 1: Welcome to SRPS
Module 2: Industry Overview
Module 3: Breeds of Goats & Sheep (including pros & cons for the most popular breeds in Kentucky)
Module 4: Market Trends & Niche Marketing
Module 5: Facilities and Fencing
Module 6: Guardian Animals
Module 7: Health Management
Module 8: Foot Care and Hoof Trimming 
Module 9: Nutrition (on-site class) 
Module 10: Quality Assurance- NEW: the KY SRQA program is now part of SRPS
Module 11: NEW: the Basics to Small Ruminant Parasite Management course is now included with SRPS
Module 12: Reproduction, Genetics & Selection, Birthing Difficulties, and Care of Newborns
Module 13: Record Keeping
Module 14: Mating Systems
Module 15: Annual Production Plans
Plus:
​Numerous additional resources on rotational grazing, pasture management, handling, and much more! 
 
SRPS Registration gives you:
Access to all the video modules
Access to downloadable files of the presentations and SRPS Notebook materials.
SRPS now includes the KY SRQA Program and the Basics to Small Ruminant Parasite Management courses
Receive 12 months access to the course; Extend your access through a membership to either KGPA or KSWPA
 
Members of the Kentucky Goat Producers Association or the Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers can receive a discount to this course. Please contact Kelley Yates, kyates@kysheepandgoat.org, for a code.