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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 85 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 85 |
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) | 125 |
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) | 280 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 150 |
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 |
Author: Christan Miracle
Major Program: Beef
The cattle industry plays a large role in the Agriculture industry of Marion County. Most farmers are associated with cattle in some way shape or form. According to the 2017 U.S. Agriculture Census Marion County ranks 9th in the state for cattle numbers. The county attribute over 24.5 million dollars worth of revenue from cattle/calf sales. As of Dec. 31, 2017 the county had 47,720 head of cattle/calves in inventory.The Marion County Cattlemen Association currently has over 240 members. The Mari
