Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 29 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.2) | 25 |
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) | 61 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 55 |
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) | 31 |
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: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Beef
The Simpson County Cattlemen’s Association Executive Committee met with the Simpson County Extension Agent for Agriculture who also serves as an advisor for the Cattlemen’s Association. They expressed interest in becoming more proficient in cattle handling, care and administering vaccinations. Based on clientele needs, the agent worked with University of Kentucky Beef Specialist, Kevin Laurent, to offer Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Chute Side training for the fi
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Beef
The Simpson and Butler County Extension Agents for Agriculture developed a beef cattle management program that would be held exclusively on Zoom video conferencing technology. The program was titled, “Beef Cattle Management Short Course” and was comprised of a 3-part series in the months of January and February with each topic featuring University of Kentucky forage and agronomy specialists. The session titles were as follows: “Genetics, EPDs, and Genomic Test
