Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1011.1) | 150 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 50 |
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) | 7 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Beef
Beef producers need BQCA certification not just to meet certain cost-share and program requirements but also to know how to be good stockmen and properly handle their cattle. While many have been trained and certified, there are still those that are new producers or otherwise haven't yet for various reasons.The Franklin and Henry County ANR agents teamed up with KSU to offer a chute-side hands-on training, primarily targeting KSU's audience of small, limited resource producers.KSU's
Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Beef
For several years the Franklin County Cattlemen's Association Board had expressed a desire to create a Junior Chapter. Not only to retain youth in the production of cattle and advocates of beef consumption but as future leaders of their organization.The Secretary took the initiative to found the Jr. Association and enlisted 3 more advisors. After recruiting over 30 interested founding members and hosting several educationally fun events the advisors focused on monthly education opportunities
