Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 15 |
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) | 15 |
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) | 42 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 15 |
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 |
| 1011.3) | 15 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Beef
The Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemen's Association has been a staple of leadership and community support in the area for many years. Cooking events, scholarships for local graduates, and educational events provide timely benefit to many local organizations. Association leaders have discussed the need for a junior association for several years. As the agriculture community ages the need to mentor and promote young producers to carry the torch is on everyone's mind. The asso
