Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 20 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 98 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 127 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 63 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 43 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Beef
Scott ANR Agent partnered with Scott County High School Agriculture department to educate advanced animal science students on ruminant care, nutrition, and management while training them to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance and Cattle Handling & Care. These students would have the opportunity to “test out” of introductory animal science classes at the collegiate level due to the AP test. If they did, they would not have the opportunity and experience of dissecting rumina
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Beef
The Mexican vulture, commonly referred to as the black-headed buzzard, is a species of migratory birds that are protected by federal legislation. This species of vultures are predacious and have caused detrimental loss to farmers in Kentucky by preying on newborn or weakened calves, lambs, and other types of livestock. This has presented a difficult challenge for farmers to protect their livestock from these vultures since they are protected by federal law and they cannot eliminate problem birds
