NKR CORN COUNTRY MEAT GOAT CONFERENCE

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 The meat goat industry continues to grow each year but many producers still have difficulty making a profit with their goat operations. The annual Corn Country Commercial Meat Goat Conference will tackle that problem this year with a focus on issues that can turn farmers’ red ink into black.

 The conference, sponsored by the National Kiko Registry returns to the fairgrounds in Corydon, Ind., October 3&4 2025 and features some of the top small ruminant professionals in the country, as well as the opportunity to visit with dozens of experienced goat breeders.   

 This year the conference will be devoted to helping producers make their goat operations, large or small, more profitable. The conference is open to all who are interested in meat goats and there is no registration fee.  

No matter if you are new to meat goats, an old hand, or a meat goat wannabe, this team of educators has the experience and the knowledge to help you take your meat goat production to the next level. At the conclusion of the conference, all those present will be treated to a free goat meat lunch.  

If you are not familiar with the area, Corydon, Ind., is located across the river from Louisville Ky. Located in beautiful and historic Harrison County, attractions include wooded scenery, natural caverns, a civil war battlefield and a picturesque fairgrounds. To help get the most out of your trip, visit the county website at www.thisisindiana.org.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

Friday Oct. 3

8:45 a.m. — Welcome/Announcements

9:00-9:50 a.m. — Internal Parasites: Important points you should know! — Fred Brown, DVM, Stone Mountain Kikos.

10:00-10:50 a.m. — Forage Quality Improvement — Cora Reinbolt: Purdue Extension, State Small Ruminant Specialist.

11:00-11:50 a.m. — Pasture Establishment and Management —   Cora Reinbolt: Purdue Extension, State Small Ruminant Specialist.

12:00–1:00 p.m. — Lunch on your own. Concessions available onsite.

1:00-1:50 p.m.  — Biosecurity Planning and Best Practices — Tarrah Freund, DVM.

2:00-2:50 p.m. — Field Necropsy Basics — Tarrah Freund, DVM.

3:00-3:50 p.m. — Conditioning Livestock — Bill Eilerts.

Saturday Oct 4.

9:00-11:00 a.m. — 2025 WVU Buck Test Analysis/Discussion —  Scott Bowdridge, PhD, West Virginia University.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Goat Meat lunch provided by NKR.

1 p.m. — Cream of the Crop Kiko Sale