Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who Develop and implement a herd health protocol and improve animal health practices (i.e. follow BQA guidelines, read and follow product labels and obey withdrawal periods, record animal treatments, improve animal handling/welfare skills |
2061 |
Number of producers who practiced efficient reproduction techniques (i.e. perform exams of pelvic area, reproduction tract scores, breeding soundness exam of bull, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis or animal evaluation |
1776 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
5483 |
Number for producers who adopted best practices to improve or maintain animal nutrition by forage testing and using analysis to develop supplement program, using body conditioning scores of cows to adjust supplement programs, use a complete mineral supplement or work with an agent or nutritionist to develop feed rations |
2133 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
2018 |
Campbell County, Kentucky was once known for the numerous dairy cattle farms and rural living. In recent years, the economy has grown and so has the population causing the number of farms to decrease as they are developed into residential areas. One consequence of this growth and development is the number of citizens that reside in urban communities and are separated from the rural part of the county. This separation has led to a lack of understanding about agriculture and how important it is in...
