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The small ruminant industry has grown rapidly in the United States and Missouri during the past few decades, driven primarily by the increase of small acreage producers. In 2024, Missouri had the second-largest inventory of all meat goat-producing states in the U.S.
Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that you can only see with a microscope. If you eat food or drink water that has this germ in it, you can catch an intestinal illness known as Cyclosporiasis, which upsets your stomach and gut and often brings on diarrhea. This illness rarely becomes serious, but it can keep you feeling unwell for days or even weeks.
Learn how to plant, grow, harvest, and store garlic in Missouri. Explore softneck and hardneck varieties, soil prep, pests, and disease management.
Lincoln University and University of Missouri Extension survey results on Missouri's sheep and goat operations, covering producer demographics, operation characteristics, sales and marketing practices, and production costs to guide Extension resource development.