K-State Small Ruminant Research & Extension

04/24/2026

ASI wants to hear from you!
We have begun developing a 5-year strategic plan under new Executive Director Mike Michener and are inviting U.S. sheep producers to share their input. Producer feedback will directly help guide organizational priorities and long-term industry direction.

Please take a few minutes to complete the short 3-question survey and share your perspective.

Share your input here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8815365/ASI-Strategic-Plan
Please submit responses by May 15, 2026.

04/15/2026

Hair Sheep Producers - Help researchers gain insights into your current nutrition and supplementation practices. Complete this anonymous 10-minute survey to participate: https://hicreichhardt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZbNttik3L0fh3M

03/28/2026

Thank you again to all who traveled out for Sheep Producer Day! It was a great day of learning and we’re so grateful for your continued support.

03/19/2026

🗓Saturday, July 25th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⭐🌴SESSION 4 HIGHLIGHT⭐🌴
The Bred Doe: A Guide to Optimal Nutrition for Healthy Production, presented by Dr. Kelsey Bentley of Kansas State University
This lecture is designed to provide producers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to maximize herd health, reproductive performance, and profitability through strategic nutritional management. Whether you are a smallscale producer or a large commercial operation, this course will provide the tools to ensure your does are receiving the right nutrients at the right time.

Join us for this exceptional event is designed for Boer goat producers of all levels to network, learn, and grow. Engage in two days packed with expert-led sessions. Connect with industry leaders as they share insights on the trends and factors driving change in our business.

Visit https://www.americanboergoatfoundation.org/summit-2026 for comprehensive details and the complete schedule! You can find links for ticket sales and hotel accommodations on our website!

03/14/2026

The deadline to register for K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day is drawing near on March 20!

All attendees, including youth and adults, must register. Sign up by the deadline to get a t-shirt.

https://bit.ly/SheepJrProducer

03/13/2026

Last chance to register for the K-State Sheep Day at a discounted rate of $15.00 per person! Register here: https://bit.ly/SheepDay2026

03/08/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:00 AM PDT / 12:00 pm MDT / 1:00 pm CDT for the March edition of the UI-USU-SDSU Extension Sheep & Goat monthly webinar! This month we will hear from our very own Chad Page, PhD, with Utah State University on his research and other insights from his many years of working in the field of sheep and goat mastitis. USU Extension - Sheep and Goat SDSU Extension Sheep & Goats

Register Here: https://uidaho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWiLWKvuS2-dx3AJnWotNw

03/03/2026

02/12/2026

Update: This event has been CANCELED

Join us in Goodland on February 19th! Stay for all or just your topics of interest. Small ruminant topics will be held at the beginning of the program and large ruminant at the end. $10 to attend with lunch sponsored by Farm Credit. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/ksuruminant

12/15/2025

I’d like to give a big shoutout to these six undergraduate students and my two graduate students who worked tirelessly on the Sheep Undergraduate Research Project this semester. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better group, and their dedication, curiosity, and work ethic deserve to be recognized! We wrapped up the semester at the Undergraduate Research Symposium this past Friday, where they presented their research findings.

Thursday evenings in the barn with this group was the highlight of my semester. While I hate to see it end, I’m excited to continue offering sheep and goat research experiences for our undergraduates in the future!