Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 42 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 32 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 13 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Beef Cattle Efficiency
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Beef
For the past 4 years, Campbell County beef programs have focused on reproductive efficiency. This program has resulted in a significant increase in reproductive efficiency through the implementation of production practices such as MGA (feed additive) or CIDR’s (controlled internal drug releasing devices) to synchronize beef herds, replacement heifers and late calving cows. Continued use of blood testing has shown excellent pregnancy testing results.During the 2017-2018 Extension progr
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