Trigg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1011 - Beef | ||
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1011.1) | 65 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
1011.2) | 36 |
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) | 9 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
1011.4) | 25 |
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) | 45 |
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 |
Success Stories
KY-TN Cowman's Kind Bull Sale
Author: John Fourqurean
Major Program: Beef
On March 15, 2025, the KY-TN Cowman’s Kind Bull Sale marked a major step forward for small and mid-size purebred beef producers in West Kentucky and West Tennessee. This collaborative event was spearheaded by a dedicated team including the Trigg County and Christian County Agriculture Extension Agents, the UK Beef Specialist, and the KY-TN Livestock Market. Their shared vision: to create a high-quality, centralized bull sale that would connect reputable breeders with serious cattle produce
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