Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.2) | 2 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 56 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 0 |
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 |
| 1011.4) | 3 |
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 |
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Beef
Reproductive efficiency is a critical factor in maintaining a profitable cow calf farm operation. Pregnancy testing is one method that can be used to monitor reproductive performance and help make appropriate management decisions. High feed costs coupled with factors like volatile beef markets and droughts, mean open cattle can be identified and sold to reduce input costs. In small herds this is important and Kenton county Agriculture and Natural Resources agent recognized these chall
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Beef
NKY Cow Calf School Attracts All Levels of Cattle Producers According to the USDA nearly 1 in 4 farmers are new to farming. Recently, the Extension service has noticed there are a significant number of individuals relocating into northern Kentucky that have an interest in sustainable homesteading. Since the topography of northern Kentucky is well suited to produce forage & livestock, many of these individuals seek to add cattle production for their own use.The northern Kentucky Ag
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Beef
NKY Cattle Association Hosts 20th Year of Bull Testing Program Working with volunteers from Northern Kentucky Cattle Association on Saturday, April 15th, agents from Kenton and Boone counties held their 20th annual bull testing program. This program is held at the Kenton County Fair grounds and this year more than 40 bulls were checked for breeding soundness. Local veterinarian evaluated the bulls. Northern Kentucky Cattle Association President said "For twenty years this p
