Month: June 2025

Small Ruminant 509 Postponed to Fall of 2025

Kayla Scott, Graduate Research Associate, Department of Animal Sciences

Dueto unforeseen circumstances, the Small Ruminant 509 program will be postponed until Fall 2025. This decision was not made lightly and proceeds with careful consideration from our team. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while we reschedule. Thank you for your continued interest and support. Please do not hesitate if you have questions or concerns.

We hope to see you in Fall 2025!

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How and Why to Test for Forage Quality

As I have traveled across the state this week, I’ve noticed one thing. You’ve got to make hay when the sun shines! This has been the case for many producers here in the Buckeye state. However, with the extended cool weather coupled with extensive rains, our forages have produced a lot of dry matter. Unfortunately, quantity and quality of our forages don’t always play nice with one another. It is my estimation that much of the hay made this week will be of poor quality – but we won’t know for sure unless we get it tested!