Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 78 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 44 |
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) | 13 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 10 |
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
Master Cattleman Participants Report Production Practice Changes
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Beef
Describe the Issue or Situation.It’s a well-known fact that Kentucky is the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River. The 2022 Census of Agriculture reported that Carter County had over $2.7 million in cattle sales annually. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The intensive educational program Master Cattleman aims to empower beef cattle producers with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in this
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Bull Value Assessment Program
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Beef
Describe the Issue or Situation.The 2022 Census of Agriculture reports that there are over $2.7 million in cattle sales annually in Carter County. However, beef producers in Eastern Kentucky have long faced challenges in selecting bulls that enhance herd productivity and market value. Producers often rely on visual appraisal or word-of-mouth when choosing breeding stock—methods that lack precision and sometimes lead to disappointing results. Describe the Outreach or Educationa
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