Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	8	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	1	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	0	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	3	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	2	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

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

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

Success Stories

UK Helps Farm Family Navigate Post-COVID Cattle Slaughter

Author: Brian Jeffiers

Major Program: Beef

With outbreaks of coronavirus at commercial processing facilities, beef consumers and producers could find very few options for slaughter. When one Johnson County family was forced to book slaughter appointments beyond their planned dates, they sought the assistance of the Cooperative Extension Service to find an appropriate ration to maintain the appropriate weight for the eight animals until their harvest dates several months down the road. The CEA for ANR contacted the UK beef nutrition speci