BeefMajor Program

35062

Total Hours

Contributed.

303589

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

463

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1772

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

7141

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

6087

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

6991

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

7612

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

8673

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BQCA Trainings

Beef cattle production is composed of several different part, one of which is animal husbandry. According to Meriam-Webster the definition of animal husbandry is, “a branch of agriculture concerned with the production and care of domestic animals.” To ensure that producers continue to improve their animal husbandry practices, the extension agent offered Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) training over four dates from January to March. Over those four dates a total of 26 Scott County beef pro...

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