Clinton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 14 |
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) | 25 |
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) | 77 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 8 |
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) | 23 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Success Stories
Master Cattleman Series
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Beef
The problemNew cow/calf producers looking for educational opportunities to enhance their operations. The educational program responseFour county master cattleman educational series. The participants/target audienceBeef cow/calf producers Other partners (if applicable)UK Extension specialistsProgram impact or participant response.Producers attending the educational sessions gained knowledge to help decrease costs associated with cow/calf production, as well as ways to help market t
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