Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	56	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	16	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	11	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	11	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	18	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

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)

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)

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

Success Stories

Developing Replacement Heifers

Author: Courtney Jenkins

Major Program: Beef

Proper heifer development is one of the key components to profitability in a beef cattle operation. However, producers often face challenges when selecting heifers to develop and keep as replacements for their herd. Understanding the core principles of heifer development enables producers to incorporate management techniques that will ultimately improve the efficiency of their operation and the genetics of their herd. To help producers alleviate the stresses associated with selecting and develop