Caldwell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1011 - Beef
1011.3) 8

Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives

1011.4) 8

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) 8

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) 25

Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment

1011.2) 10

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  



Success Stories

Value Added Outreach Continues in Uncertain Times

Author: Shane Bogle

Major Program: Beef

As the impact of Covid-19 was being felt worldwide, Extension agents were hard at work meeting the ever changing needs of clientele during a very trying time. As businesses closed their doors and producer meetings were canceled, agriculture agents were given the gift of time. This was utilized in Caldwell County to personally reach clientele in ways busy schedules had not allowed for in some time. Over the last four decades across Kentucky, CPH-45 (Certified Preconditioned for Health) calf sales

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