Calloway County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 85 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 85 |
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 |
| 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 |
Success Stories
Cattlemen's Annual Meeting Educational Program
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Beef
Issue or SituationDuring previous educational meetings, capacity limitations of the extension meeting space created an uncomfortable environment for participants, with overcrowded seating and poor conditions for effective learning. This restricted interaction and reduced the overall quality of the educational experience, making it difficult for attendees to engage fully with the material.Outreach or Educational Program ResponseTo address the issue of overcrowding and improve the learning environ
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Enhancing Opportunities for Calloway County Cattle Producers
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Beef
Describe the Issue or SituationTraditionally, Kentucky's cattle industry has been predominantly focused on the cow-calf sector, a capital-intensive enterprise with the longest return on investment (ROI) period among mainstream agricultural ventures. This presents significant challenges for young producers, typically under the age of 45, attempting to establish themselves in the industry. Financial barriers, coupled with the slow ROI, often discourage entry and sustainability for new producer
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