Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	50	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	5	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	4	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	31	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	0	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

Success Stories

Livestock Group Mineral Order

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Major Program: Beef

According to the Beef Cattle National Research Council, there are at least 17 minerals considered essential for beef cattle. Cattle failing to receive some minimum level of these minerals in the diet may exhibit problems of health, productivity, or reproduction.  Not all minerals are created the same, so the University of Kentucky has recommended mineral rations.   The Carter County Agriculture & Natural Resource Agent takes bids from local farm stores to provide the UK Beef IRM mi