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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 364 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 58 |
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) | 578 |
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) | 1147 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 254 |
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 |
Author: Chris Ammerman
Major Program: Beef
Cattle farmers in Grant County cattle farms have experienced a downward trend to prices received for their products at market. The worldwide pandemic this year created a more dismal outlook as consumer dining perspectives have changed and processing plant delays have created an unbalanced situation of supply and demand at the grocery stores.Many Grant County cattle farmer have looked toward an effort to further decrease their costs of feeding cattle outside of the growing season. Cat
