Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 3872 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 3872 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 3872 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 3872 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 3872 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Success Stories
The Best Insurance for Cattlemen- Bull Breeding Soundness Exams
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Beef
Northern Kentucky is well known for its unique topography and beef cattle production that fits the land so well. According to the 2017 USDA Agriculture Census data, there are approximately 25,250 head of cattle in the Northern Kentucky counties. These numbers have held steady and even increased despite the rapid growth of suburban and commercial areas. This consistency and growth in beef cattle production is a direct result of producer participation in Cooperative Extension programming including
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Reproductive Efficiency & Artificial Insemination Classes Encourage Beef Producers to Increase the Intensity of their Management Skills
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Beef
Boone County ANR Agent collaborated with several industry partners including Select Sires Mid-America, Carrollton Veterinary Service, and Richwood Farms to teach producers innovative techniques and protocols to more intensively manage their cattle herds with the goal of increasing efficiency and productivity. Fourteen producers became certified to artificially inseminate cattle by Select Sires Mid-America trainers after completing a three day course organized by the Boone County ANR Agent that i
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