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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


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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