Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.2) | 21 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 200 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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 |
Author: Regina Utz
Major Program: Beef
Every year since 2005 (with the exception of 2020,) there has been a Regional Beef Field Day in Trimble, Henry, Oldham, or Shelby County. This year, Trimble County was up to host the event. Being that I started on June 1st and the program was usually held end of September, I was offered the opportunity to pass it to Oldham or Shelby, but I was more than ready to run this event. The next day, I spoke with the Trimble County Cattlemen’s Association president to gather details about the event
