Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 40 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.2) | 40 |
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) | 280 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 75 |
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) | 40 |
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: Tyler Miller
Major Program: Beef
I have been working within Extension for 2.5 years and because of COVID-19 i am still attending and hosting new-to-me events. The Lincoln County Beef Expo was held at the fairgrounds after two years of being canceled. This was my first Beef Expo as an Extension Agent and i was thrilled with how it turned out. I helped to organize, plan, and execute the event. With over 150 people in attendance that night and speakers from both the University and the Beef Industry, there was a great opportunity f
Author: Tyler Miller
Major Program: Beef
Being a COVID-19 hire, i am just now getting to be involved in some of the regular events that happen throughout Lincoln County. Our Cattleman's Chapter had held a Pastor to Pasture Tour just a few months before i started. Since then, we have felt like it was a good idea to cancel the event. In late October, i was involved with planning and helping bring back the Pastor to Pasture Tour. With around 30 people in attendance, we stopped at five different farms showcasing local agriculture. Than
