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2007 Forage Based Buck Test  
 
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Kerr Center for
Sustainable Agriculture conducted a Forage Based Buck Test this summer.  The purpose of
the test was to assess individual animals (and their sires and dams) which carry genetic
traits important for commercial meat goat production.
  
Buck Test  blog- osukerrbucktest.typepad.com
 
The test wrapped up with a field day on Saturday, October 27th 
 

 

  • Test Manager - Mary Penick, Kerr Center Livestock Specialist (918) 647-9123
  • Test Agronomist - Chris Rice
  • Test Nutritionist - Jack Wallace
  • 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 paramenters, click here. (Adobe required to download)