Production Topics:

Part One

Saturday Morning:

Herd Data - Why?

Collection - How?

Analysis - Now What?

Buck Testing - Why?

Buck Selection

Replacement Does

Refining the Kid Crop

Feeding ‘EM Cheap

Keeping “EM Healthy

Hands on Look at Goats

How To Tell its Working

Marketing Your Results

Sustainable Forage Based Production

-What Does it Mean?

-How to Make it Work?

-Planting & Supplements

-Is it Really Better?

Researchers, Breeders, and Buyers will come together to share research, experiences, questions, and challenges regarding all of the topics.

Next Level Speakers on Goat Production:

Dr. Kenneth Andries

Assistant Professor, Animal Science

College of Agriculture, Food Science & Sustainable Systems

Cooperative Extension

Kentucky State University

Articles ~ Videos ~ Goat Production Support

KSU Goat Herd Improvement Program Dr. Andries

Goat Breeding Practices

Kidding Season Practices

Goat Production

Estimating Winter Hay Needs

Impact of Selection and Breed on Resistance

Late Summer Parasite Management Strategies in Goats

Goat Production Basics in Kentucky

Genetic Selection

What is the Goat Herd Improvement Program at KSU?

Goat Rancher on Herd Improvement Program

Goat Herd Improvement Program Presentation Dr. Kenneth Andries

502-597-5094 ~ kenneth.andries@kysu.edu

Dr. Steven P. Hart

Research Associate

American Institute for Goat Research

Langston Universtiy

Articles ~ Videos ~ Goat Production Support

On-line Manual for Conducting Fecal Egg Counts in Goats

MEAT GOAT PRODUCTION AND MARKETING NO. M-01

MARKETING MEAT GOATS: CHANNELS, SUPPLY AND DEMAND No. M-03

Meat Goat Production Handbook Order Form

Meat Goat Production Basics Order Form

Web-based Training and Certification Program for Meat Goat Producers

Nutrient Requirement Calculators

Body Condition Scoring of Goats

Langston University Red Cedar Eradication

Dr. Hart on Parasite Control at OSU Meat Goat Camp

Oklahoma City & Langston University on Brush Control

(405) 466-6138 ~ shart@langston.edu

Dr. John Walker

Professor and Resident Director of Research

Texas A&M AgriLife

Research and Extension Center

Texas A&M University San Angelo

Articles ~ Videos ~ Goat Production Support

Dr. Walker is a Professor and Resident Director of Research at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in San Angelo, Texas. His responsibilities include providing leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of six scientists that develop new technologies for increasing the efficiency and sustainability of range livestock and wildlife production. His research interest relates to developing new technologies for modifying diet selection of grazing ruminants. He is also interested in directly modifying the grazing habits of livestock through selective breeding, nutritional interventions and learning.

(325) 653-4576 ~ jwalker@ag.tamu.edu