Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 10 |
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) | 32 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 55 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 20 |
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 |
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Beef
Beef cattle production in Clinton County remains a vital part of the Ag economy. In the fall of 2020 a local beef cattle producer identified a need for producers to learn proper palpation techniques to identify open cows in the herd. In recent years a growing number of cattle producers have implemented blood pregnancy testing of cattle to determine stage of gestation, while this is a valuable tool for producers it requires a couple of extra days to know the status of pregnancy.  
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Beef
As a result of the Cattle pregnancy checking school held in November 2020, an Artificial Insemination (AI) School was held in March 2021. Producers that attended the pregnancy school in the fall of 2020 indicated the need for an AI school to be held locally. The Clinton County ANR Agent partnered with the local stockyards and an independent instructor to host an AI school for cattle producers. Participating producers were taught cow reproductive anatomy and physiology, hormone
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Beef
During the 2020 pandemic it became increasingly difficult to host meetings with the social distancing guidelines in place. The Clinton/Cumberland Cattleman’s Association held a virtual meeting with producers attending the meeting via zoom from their own home locations. UK Extension Specialist Dr. Kenny Burdine was the guest speaker also attending via zoom. Participants were able to engage in learning about current cattle market trends and projections during the pandemic from t
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Beef
The Twin Lakes Cattle Association partnered with Clinton County Extension Service ANR Agent and UK Extension Beef Specialist Kevin Laurent to host a beef heifer development field day. The field day location was Springhaven Farms a local cow/calf operation that has been transitioning to more bred heifer development in recent years. Springhaven farms have been offering bred heifers in the West KY Bred Heifer sale the past couple of years. UK Beef Extension Specialist Kevin Lauren
