Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	150	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	32	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	150	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	22	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	150	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

150

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

1011.3)

150

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)

150

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

Success Stories

Boone County Cattle Producers Incorporate Vaccination Programs to Improve Herd Health by Utilizing Modified Live Vaccines

Author: Michelle Simon

Major Program: Beef

Boone County Extension ANR Agent partnered with UK Extension Ruminant Veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Arnold, to stress the importance of preventative health management in cattle to Boone County cattle producers. Within the last four years anaplasmosis and Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) have become more prominent in northern Kentucky and increased the need for producers to vaccinate cattle to protect against infections and loss of profit. A program was held in September to allow ample time for producers