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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.2) | 0 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 42 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 0 |
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 |
| 1011.4) | 0 |
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 |
| 1011.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Thomas Mann
Major Program: Beef
In 2021, the USDA estimated that there were 6,100 head of cattle and calves in Carroll County, and in 2017, sales of cattle and calves from Carroll County were valued at $2,379,000, constituting 41% of total agricultural sales in the county. Needless to say, the cattle industry is a cornerstone of agricultural production of Carroll County, and the Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association is an important group within the community for promoting beef production.The Carroll County Cattle
