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2010 Forage Based Buck Test  
 
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture will conduct a Forage Based Buck Test this summer.  The purpose of the test is to identify individual bucks, as well as their sires and dams that carry genetics expressing strong traits that are important in commercial meat goat production.  Additionally, this test will allow breeders to compare genetics within their herd to make better management decisions as to herd lines that will produce profitable progeny for future herds.  This test will also provide valuable information for all goat producers and the public.
  
The test will wrap up with a field day on Saturday, October 23rd.
 

 

  • Test Manager - Mary Penick, Kerr Center Livestock Specialist (918) 647-9123
  • Test Agronomist - Chris Rice, OCES Southeast District Agronomist 
  • Test Nutritionist - Jack Wallace, OCES Southeast District Animal Nutritionist 
  • Test Veterinarian - Dave Sparks, D.V.M., OCES Area Food-Animal Quality Specialist
  • Facilitator and Educator - Brian Freking, OCES Extension Ag Educator



For a general overview of the test parameters click here
 
For the Oklahoma Meat Goat Forage Performance Test Entry Form,  click here (Adobe required to download)

To see and print the liability contract click here

For a printable brochure click here
 
For more information on the buck test contact Mary Penick at The Kerr Center, 918-647-9123 or mpenick@kerrcenter.com