Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1011 - Beef
1011.3) 15

Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives

1011.2) 12

Number for producers who adopted best practices to improve or maintain animal nutrition by forage testing and using analysis to develop supplement program,  using body conditioning scores of cows to adjust supplement programs, use a complete mineral supplement or work with an agent or nutritionist to develop feed rations  

1011.1) 300

Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment

1011.5) 30

Number of producers who Develop and implement a herd health protocol and improve animal health practices (i.e.  follow BQA guidelines, read and follow product labels and obey withdrawal periods, record animal treatments, improve animal handling/welfare skills

1011.4) 5

Number of producers who practiced efficient reproduction techniques (i.e. perform exams of pelvic area, reproduction tract scores, breeding soundness exam of bull, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis or animal evaluation  



Success Stories

Beef Basics

Author: Nick Roy

Major Program: Beef

Adair County is known for having a strong beef industry.  In 2021, Kentucky National Ag Statistics estimated a total cattle inventory for Adair County at 39,500.  Whether it’s someone who grew up on a beef farm or a newcomer of Adair County, each year there are numerous clientele who reach out to the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service for assistance in developing their beef operation.Seeing the need for beginning level education in beef production, the Adair County Cooper

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