Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 64 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 7 |
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) | 21 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.4) | 26 |
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) | 5 |
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
Adding Value to Cow-Calf Operations through Advance PVAP
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Beef
In Kentucky, most calves are traditionally weaned during transport to sale barns, a practice that can lead to higher rates of sickness and death. Research shows that preconditioning calves on the farm can reduce these issues by up to 74%, significantly increasing their value. The Advanced Post Weaning Value-Added Program (PVAP) is aimed at producers who have historically weaned and preconditioned calves prior to marketing. By documenting the best management practices and economic results of prod
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