Franklin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.5) | 20 |
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) | 104 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 125 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 35 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Success Stories
Franklin County Junior Cattlemen Working Team
Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Beef
The Franklin County Cattlemen's Board created a Junior Cattlemen's Association (FCJC) several years ago. The FCJC have around 40 members and meet almost once a month for an educational and/or recreational event. The KCA began a Junior Cattlemen Cattle Working Contest in 2023. The Franklin County advisor invited members to form a team and compete in 2024. 10 members were interested and started preparing for competition.Every member became BQCA Chute-side certified. They had hands on train
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