Extension programs have included development and management of the Kentucky Goat Herd Improvement Program and the Small Ruminant Herd Health Appraisal Program. Development of trainings for extension agents and assistants in the area of goat production and management. Conducting producer educational meetings to increase the knowledge and sustainability of goat producers. Research activities have focused on meat goat production and sustainability. Projects have included issues related to improving sustainability of goat production through increased utilization of forages and decreased dependence on concentrates, evaluation of different breeds of meat goats for production in Kentucky, and parasite management in goats. I teach introduction to animal science and a livestock production class to undergraduate and mentor for practicum projects for students. I as an advisor to students and work with many of the transfer students within our degree. I teach an advanced livestock production class for graduate students and serve on graduate committees.

2005 – 2012 Animal Science Specialist and Principle Investigator, Kentucky State University Land Grant Program (60% Extension, 40% Research) Supervisors:

Animal Science Specialist and Principle Investigator, Kentucky State University Land Grant Program (60% Extension, 40% Research) Supervisors:

Dr. Harold Benson, Director of Land Grant Program

Program responsibilities include extension programming and research in animal Science. Primary responsibilities include production and marketing of goat and service to the goat industry of Kentucky. Program efforts in goat production include forage utilization, production system effects on does and kids, and breed selection/comparisons. Responsible for management of the goat herd at the Kentucky State University Research Farm including supervision of personal involved with livestock. Responsible for planning and conducting field days for goat producers as part of the Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” series of workshops. Provide extension in-service training for agents and Para-professionals in the area of goat production and management.

Research Projects at Kentucky State University

Sustainable goat production for small scale producers in Kentucky.

Evaluation of three stocking rates, alternative forages, and browse for meat goat production in Kentucky.

Comparison of copper oxide wire partials to three chemical classes of anthelmintics for control of H. Contortus in young meat goat does.

Evaluation of doe and kid production and economic differences between a fall and late spring kidding season in commercial meat goats in Kentucky.

Evaluation of vaccination for control of Caseous Lymphadenitis in meat goats.

Performance of goat kids grazing fescue alone or with supplement.

Cool vs. warm season forage demonstration for goat production.

Classes offered:

AFE 211 – Introduction to Animal Science Spring 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.

AFE 415/ENV 551 – Livestock Production, Fall 2014, Fall 2016

AFE 411 – Practicum II – Fall 2015

AFE 485/ENV 585 – Special Topics: Fall, spring and Summer instructor of record 2015 through 2017

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