Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1011 - Beef
1011.4) 35

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  

1011.5) 45

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

1011.1) 196

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

1011.2) 27

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  

1011.3) 37

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



Success Stories

Using Genomics to Acheieve Herd Goals Faster

Author: Christopher Schalk

Major Program: Beef

The problemGenomic and the use of genomicly enhanced EPDs is quickly becoming new and vital tool for beef farmers.   Seedstock producers must embrace this new technology and adopt it in order to stay competitive in the market.   Commercial producers can use the selection criteria in order to more rapidly advance their goals. The educational program responseTwo programs were held in order to provide 2 different segments of the beef industry the detailed information they needs. &nbs

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