Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 160 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 155 |
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) | 75 |
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) | 240 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 375 |
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: Victor Williams
Major Program: Beef
After the loss of income from tobacco sales in our area, many Laurel County farmers shifted their focus to beef production. As beef farming operations continue to grow, so does the need for training opportunities to help producers increase their revenues while decreasing operating expenses. The Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service and the Laurel County Cattlemen’s Association identified a need for training opportunities in which local producers could learn the latest adv
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Beef
Though beef cattle raised in Laurel County are of the highest quality, opportunities for marketing beef herds can be costly. The time and expense of transporting the animals to sale facilities can cause a substantial decrease in profits. In an ongoing effort to highlight the quality of animals available in Laurel County and offer a local sale opportunity, the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service and the Laurel County Cattlemen’s Association conducted the eighth annual Op
