Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 36 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 14 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 31 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 6 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 55 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Beef
With 38,000 cattle producers in Kentucky and nearly 70,000 head of beef cattle in Madison County, reproductive management and efficiency is economically important to our region. Opportunity for profit is dependent heavily on reproductive success of the Cow/Calf producer. Breeding bulls provide 50 percent of the genetics in any given herd and thus have a great impact on the type and kind of calves produced as well as influencing maternal qualities in heifers that will be kept for replacements in
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Beef
Trace minerals are essential for many biological and metabolic processes in grazing beef cattle. However, research has shown large variations in individual intakes. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of mineral feeder design on visitations and intake of beef cattle on farms across Kentucky with feeder lids in place and removed. The Madison County ANR agent worked with Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Cattle Nutritionist, to collect on-farm data at a Madison County beef prod
