Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 75 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 300 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 34 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 125 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 200 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Beef
After the Master Tobacco Settlement, many tobacco farmers diversified into beef cattle or increased their herd size. County Agriculture Investment Programs (CAIP) have helped producers purchase bulls and heifers through cost share arrangements. Much work has been done on heifer development; however work on bull selection has lagged. Navigating Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) is difficult and producers usually choose to purchase through visual appraisal alone. A bull will p
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Beef
Kentucky has a beef cattle population of over 1 million head, ranks 3rd in the nation in cattle density and has a financial worth of an estimated $1.5 billion. A survey of Kentucky cattle producers showed that over 75% of farms with less than 25 head do not have a controlled calving season. In eastern Kentucky most farms are small and around 90% of them have extended calving windows. The Beef Integrated Reproduction Management program focuses on producer education and on farm d
