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





1011 - Beef
1011.3) 0

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

1011.2) 16

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) 259

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

1011.5) 16

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) 0

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

Cattleman Take to the Road

Author: Nicole Rhein

Major Program: Beef

Cattleman Take to the Road

Field Trip to Dixon Springs, University of Illinois Research FacilityOn Monday, August 22nd a group of beef producers traveled to the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. The center is located in the southern part of the state near Simpson, Illinois. The station operates on approximately 580 acres of university-owned property, and about 4,200 acres under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service. The Animal Sciences Department manages approximately 900 beef cows a

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