Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 88 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 79 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 75 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 56 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 37 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Beef
Simpson, Allen, Warren, and Logan counties hosted the Master Cattlemen Program. Beef cattle operations are economic drivers for local farms and communities with just shy of 60,000 beef cattle represented in this area. The goal of the Master Cattlemen Program is to increase the overall profitability of beef producers through the highly intensive educational training.One-year follow up evaluations indicated that many of the participants have implemented practice changes as a direct result of the i
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Beef
Black vulture predation has become an increasing problem in Kentucky for cattle producers and other small ruminant producers. Each year, Kentucky farmers lose around $300,000 to $500,000 worth of livestock to these native vultures, according to Joe Cain, Commodity Division Director for the Kentucky Farm Bureau.There have been many reported and several documented cases of black vultures killing newborn calves. Black vultures are protected through the Migratory Bird Act
