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Meat Goat Pocket Record Supports Meat Goat Producers. Jim Humphrey -University of Missouri Extension Bruce Lane - University of Missouri Extension Dr. An Peischel -Tennessee State University Randy Saner -University of Missouri Extension Dr. Beth Walker -Missouri State University . Concept.
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Meat Goat Pocket Record Supports Meat Goat Producers Jim Humphrey-University of Missouri Extension Bruce Lane-University of Missouri Extension Dr. An Peischel-Tennessee State University Randy Saner -University of Missouri Extension Dr. Beth Walker-Missouri State University
Concept • Red Book-Calving Record Book • Bruce Lane-founder of Missouri Livestock Symposium and two day Sheep and Meat Goat Educational Program • Meat Goat Production increasing in North Missouri • Increased questions on Meat Goats • Some producers unfamiliar with extension
Sponsors • Kaeco • Andrew County Extension Council • University of Missouri Extension • Missouri State University • Tennessee State University
Objectives • Provide Herd Record Keeping Tool • Easy to use • Easy to carry or keep at barn • Additional Management Tool • Can easily transfer information • Decisions based upon documentation • Future reference
Design • Charts • Sample Budget • Gestation Tables • Forage Growth Curves-North Missouri • Educational Resources • Ethnic Holiday Calendar-2007-2010 • www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/ethniccalendar.html • Basic Data Management • Calendar-revised for 2007-2010
Distribution • Over 3,000 booklets have been distributed in last 18 months, with 2,000 more available
Evaluation • Producer responses very favorable • Each printing changes were made • Based on client suggestions and co-authors