Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:A total of 356 goat and small ruminant producers and 186 youth attended Extension educational programs in the areas of production, animal health, parasite management, marketing, and health disease prevention programs across Kentucky. There were 134 FFA and 4-H member contacts. A Reproductive Physiology class was added to the Kentucky State University Animal Science curriculum in 2018. A faculty member with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine was added to the professional teaching and Extension staff at Kentucky State University in 2018. Together with the Veterinary Technologist, they developed programs for training producers and 4-H members including: administering vaccinations; foot (hoof) care; educational programs using visual internal, external, and skeletal models; and programs related to veterinary care of large and small animals. Changes/Problems:After the curriculum development, presenting it to the Faculty Senate and other entities for approval, and the employment of a Veterinary Technologist, the Veterinary Technology degree program encountered an impassable facilities roadblock in that the building housing the research animals had an emergency closing and is still undergoing massive renovations. After reviewing numerous possibilities for housing the Veterinary Technology program, Kentucky State University approached the Franklin County Vocational Center to renovate their empty space and to offer dual-credit courses. This appeared to have good potential as a solution to the facilities issue in early 2017; however, the project was terminated by the Vocational School by mid-2017. At this time, no option is available to house the program and teach undergraduate students. However, there are adequate facilities across Kentucky to teach Extension programs related to veterinary needs. A veterinarian who has extensive practice with goats, small ruminants, and farm animals was hired in 2018. She has developed an undergraduate class in Reproductive Physiology. As a result, a Reproductive Physiology undergraduate class was added to the Animal Science curriculum. In addition, she purchased numerous models to teach students and Extension clientele about musculo-skeletal systems, internal organs, and how to perform numerous animal health practices. The plans for the Veterinary Technology curriculum will be saved and ready should another location become available within the next five years. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Veterinarian and Veterinary Technologist, along with other team members, have attended professional training meetings, including the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Annual Meetings, the Kentucky and Regional Veterinary Technology meetings, the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association meetings, in-house Extension training programs, and other training events. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Team members maintain regular contacts and information dissemination among the community of goat producers. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Objective 1. The team performed extensive review of requirements, curriculum development, class development, and accreditation reviews. The training models and materials were purchased and developed. But, due to unforeseen facility problems that include the closing of existing laboratories and research animal facilities at the University and failed attempts to secure other facilities (including an attempt in 2017 to develop a dual-credit curriculum with the Franklin County Vocational Center, which was planned extensively then terminated by the vocational school), the planned Veterinary Technology and Technician Degree Program was terminated. However, the plans and curriculum have been developed and the package will be kept for the next five years in case the opportunity arises for it to be implemented in the future. Objective 1. The Animal Science curriculum at Kentucky State University was expanded and now includes a Reproductive Physiology undergraduate class. Objective 2. An accredited Veterinary Technologist considerable teaching experience was employed in 2017. A Veterinarian with extensive small ruminant experience was employed in 2018. They are currently assisting with teaching courses in the undergraduate Animal Science curriculum and the Reproductive Physiology course. Objective 3. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to an extensive renovation, the existing small animal research and housing facilities at the University were closed. Other facilities, including the Franklin County Vocational Center, were investigated, but were not feasible. Objective 4. This objective is complete. The small ruminant veterinarian and veterinary technologist have taught Extension classes across Kentucky, at the Third Thursday and Fourth Wednesday workshops, and at numerous 4-H and producer events. Objective 5. Plans have been made to offer this training on-line at a future date. Objective 6. This Objective is complete. A quality assurance program has been developed for goats and small ruminants. Objective 7. This Objective is complete. The professionals are maintaining memberships in professional organizations and eXtension. Objective 8. This Objective is complete. Presentations were made at the national 1890 Capacity Building Grant Project Directors Meeting (2017), at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists and Southern Rural Sociology Association Annual Meetings, and at the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meetings.
Publications
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Professional Poster presentation at the Southern Rural Sociology Annual Meetings, due to unforeseen problems within the association, the Abstract was not published
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The Extension program works with limited-resource farmers in Kentucky who produce small ruminants. The Teaching portion will cover Animal Science and Veterinary Technology undergraduate students and dual-credit high school students. Changes/Problems:1. Major change: The decision to develop dual-credit courses with the Franklin County Career and Technical Center and to implement Veterinary Technology/Assistant degree programs at KSU and Franklin County High School. 2. Major change: To move the Veterinary Technology Program to be housed at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center. The Center is to provide the space, whereas the KSU Capacity Building Grant is to provide the furnishings, equipment, supplies, and teachers. 3. Request a second no-cost extension for one year. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Veterinary Technologist attended the Organic Association of Kentucky, March 2017. The Veterinary Technologist attended the Kentucky Veterinary Technician Association (KVTA) annual meeting on April 8, 2017. She serves as the KVTA Treasurer. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The collaborators are members of the eXtension Goat Community of Practice and contribute to the information. 2017 Kentucky State University implemented a news magazine called AgKnowledge with summarizes the research and educational activities of the College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Implement a dual-credit high school-university veterinary assistant/technologist program. 2. Furnish a teaching classroom and laboratory at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center. 3. Publish and present in producer and professional associations. 4. Continue small ruminant veterinary Extension programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
2016 Teaching: Developed and approved the curriculum for the Veterinary Technology degrees. 2016 Employed a credited Veterinary Technologist (with a M.S. degree) who previously directed and taught a Veterinary Technology degree program. 2016-17 Taught two Third Thursday Extension small ruminant workshops with 176 producers. 2017 Taught goat health at the July 20 Field Day with 700 participants. 2017 Taught summer youth programs on small ruminant health to 53 elementary and high school students. 2017 Taught AgDiscovery summer youth program with veterinary emphasis to 30 students. 2017 Taught Gear-up youth summer program for prospective university students, families, and 7 current students. Member of the American Parasite Control Panel, 2017. Member of the eXtension Goat Community of Practice. 2017 KY Small Ruminant Herd Assessment Program, a one-on-one farmer education program, (8 producers). Small ruminant quality assurance program is planned for October of 2017.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:Students interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Technology. Changes/Problems:There will be a revised budget submitted as well as a revised schedule for a one-year extension, submitted under a separate cover. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Veterinary Technician assisted the USDA's Ag Discovery Program this past Summer in teaching students veterinary skills with the University's goat herd. The technician provided support during the Third Thursday event that focused on goats, by assisting in facility tours, and answering goat and small ruminant related heath questions. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?During all public events, the upcoming Veterinary Technology Program is explained and introduced as a field of possible interest for the audience and people they may know. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?A one-year extension will be requested to continue the teaching and Extension programs. Interviews for a teaching/Extension veterinarian are underway. We plan to begin offering classes in Fall of 2017.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
A Veterinary Technology Option was approved by the Kentucky State University President and has been reviewed by the Council of Post-secondary Education. A curriculum has been created and approved. A Veterinary Technician was hired and has assisted in developing the curriculum and is assisting in caring for the goat herd at the research farm, as well as assisting Dr. Kenneth Andries with small ruminant extension work. The Veterinary Technologist has met with the local animal shelter director and secured animal usage and transportation for the program. Meetings and classroom visits to area high schools with Veterinary Assistant programs, introducing the Veterinary Technician option to potential college students, have taken place. Membership to American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control is in the approval process. The search continues for a Veterinarian to fit the needs of this program. After a poor response from previous search efforts, more veterinary specific searches have been implemented.
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:Potential college students and animal producers in Kentucky and the surrounding region. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project offered a goat producer workshop and one-on-one producer education. Recruiting for the new degree program has taken place at the KSU "The Third Thursday Thing" monthly workshops and through KSU's College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems' Adopt a High School Program. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?KSU held a high school recruiting day for the program on campus at Agriculture, Food and Environment Field Day in April 2015 for approximately 250 people, as well as at the KSU Spring Open House (April 2015) and Fall Open House (November 2014) for approximately 200 people. Producer education related to goat parasite management, disease prevention and nutrition have been disseminated at producer workshops. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Over the next year, KSU will hire a Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician and finalize and implement the Veterinary Technology Associate and AFE Bachelor's Degree Option at KSU. We will also continue recruiting students for the program. We will hold three producer training meetings and one professional training meeting related to Extension small ruminant veterinary education. We will present at one professional meeting and one statewide or regional producer meeting.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Kentucky State University has announced and advertised for the positions of Veterinarian/Assistant Professor and Veterinary Technologist as needed for accreditation of the Veterinary Technology/Technician degree program. There is currently a professional search company assisting in locating potential candidates for the Veterinarian/Assistant Professor position. However, applicants have been very limited at the time of this report. The project committee has continued its work. Dr. Kenneth Andries, Animal Scientist on the committee, has taken the lead role in curriculum and class/course development. The curriculum for the Veterinary Technology degree has been developed and the syllabi developed for each class/course. The curriculum is currently undergoing approval internally and by the Faculty Senate and the Faculty Senate's curriculum committee. With the approval of the American Veterinary Medical Association's educational advisors for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Kentucky State University received permission to develop this program as an option under its Agriculture, Food and Environment B.S. degree within its College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems. This allows expedited approval of the degree program. An Animal Nutrition class is currently undergoing final faculty approval as a part of this curriculum. For the Extension portion of the grant, Kentucky State University worked with Langston University through another project to develop a Meat Goat Production Basics manual targeting low literacy producers and 4-H/FFA producers which is being distributed throughout Kentucky. The Commonwealth of Kentucky State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Johnson, is a goat producer who is providing advice in the area of off-labeled products for small ruminants. She is also advising the committee as to the Extension Small Ruminant Veterinarian needs in Kentucky. Dr. Hollis, USDA-APHIS Veterinarian in Kentucky, is advising Kentucky State University concerning the curriculum and animal health and welfare issues that must be addressed.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Potential college students and animal producers in Kentucky and the surrounding region. Changes/Problems: Delays in the implementation of the Veterinary Technology Curriculum and the hiring of the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technologists resulted from unforseen upper administration changes. This resulted in delays in implementing activities and goals. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The project has offered a goat producer workshop and one-on-one producer education. Recruiting for the new degree program has taken place at the KSU "The Third Thursday Thing" monthly workshops and through KSU's College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems' Adopt a High School Program. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? KSU held a high school recruiting program on campus where some 89 students from eight (8) high schools across Kentucky learned about the upcoming degree major. Producer education related to goat parasite management, disease prevention and nutrition have been disseminated at producer workshops. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Hire a Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician. Finalize and Implement the Veterinary Technology Associate and Bachelor's degree Options at KSU, continue recruiting students, develop the student BLOGS. Develop three (3) YouTube or produced videos for use in Extension education. Develop the Extension education BLOGS. Hold three producer training meetings and one professional training meeting related to Extension small ruminant veterinary education. Present at one professional meeting and one statewide or regional producer meeting.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Kentucky State University (KSU) completed its IACUC requirements and renewed its Animal Welfare Committee in December and January. The Veterinary Technology degrees curriculums have been investigated and researched. The curriculums for the Associate degree and Bachelor's degree have been developed, and the American Veterinary Medical Association stated they will approve the programs to be initiated as Options under KSU's current Agriculture, Food and the Environment (AFE) degree while the degree programs/curriculums undergo the Kentucky Higher Education approvals. The Veterinary Technology Degrees have received positive, enthusiastic reviews from the Kentucky State University Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee. There has been extensive recruiting for the Veterinary Technology degree programs. KSU held a high school recruiting program on campus where some 89 students from eight (8) high schools across Kentucky learned about the upcoming degree major. Recruiting has taken place at the KSU "The Third Thursday Thing" monthly workshops where some 870 participants have learned about the program. With KSU's College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems' (CAFSSS) Adopt a High School Program, the upcoming Veterinary Technology degrees have been announced to some 150 students. Locust Trace, Fayette County, KY's Vocational School which offers a high school veterinary technology program, plans to partner with KSU as a land grant university to further the education of its students as they recruit students to attend the KSU Veterinary Technology degree programs. The March 20, 2014 "The Third Thursday Thing" Extension workshop on Goats included parasite and nutrition management programs with 82 participants. Some one-on-one Extension education on pastured poultry, bees, and goats have taught nutrition, parasite and disease management to some 75 farmers with 45 being in the Strike Force Zone, 35 being socially disadvantaged, and eight (8) in the Promise Zone. KSU previously led a project of 15 Universities (1890 and 1862), producers and non-profits to develop disease prevention and disease information for non-commercial producers of meat goats, dairy goats, small poultry flocks, beef cattle, horses and mules, and hogs for the Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense Center. KSU Extension Specialists now advise the Center whenever they note a problem surfacing.
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