BeefMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
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 |
Stories
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...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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