Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 4 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 2 |
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 |
| 1011.5) | 77 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 259 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 7 |
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 |
Author: Jerry Little
Major Program: Beef
In order to prepare producers to be efficient and profitable, Central Kentucky county Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources have collaborated with Beef and AgriculturalEconomic Specialists to present the Kentucky Beef Conference annually for over 20 years. The assistance of long time agricultural business sponsors has allowed producers to hear fromnationally known experts in cattle marketing.Covid-19 restrictions forced the team to re-evaluate how to continue providing timely ma
Author: Jerry Little
Major Program: Beef
A producer approached the Agriculture and Natural Resource agent wanting to learn how to A.I. replacement heifers in his herd which consists of 150 cows. Due to Covid-19 cancelling allthe commercially available A.I. schools in 2020 this producer wasn't able to attend one to learn how to use A.I.on the farm. The agent contacted the beef reproductive specialist and we worked with the producer on getting a small group of heifers synchronized and set a date for timed A.I. to be done on the farm.
Author: Jerry Little
Major Program: Beef
The local distillery is looking to expand their bourbon operation and as a result they will need to get rid of several thousand gallons of stillage by product per day. At certain times of the year the distillery doesn't have an issue getting rid of the by product but other times of the year it can be a problem. The distillery only has one days worth of storage so the by product needs to be moved.The distillery contacted the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent and in turn he contacted an
