Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 22 |
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) | 112 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 185 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 29 |
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) | 18 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Brittany Brewer
Major Program: Beef
A large portion of Scott County farms are cow calf operations. These operations rely on effective management practices to ensure that farmers make an annual profit. With the advancements in technology bull breeding soundness exams are becoming an essential practice on these farms. However, with the limited large animal food veterinarians in Central Kentucky it becomes difficult and costly for producers to implement this practice.To combat with problem I partnered with a local vet clinic an
Author: Brittany Brewer
Major Program: Beef
With recent changes and adaption to technology in the beef industry producers want to be made aware of best standard practices for their farms. Agriculture remains a very controversial industry to the public, so animal husbandry is always at the forefront of every producers mind. To combat these issues we hosted a Chute Side BQA. Here producers go to hear from industry professionals, and get hands on experience implementing new management tactics. 43 producers attended the Chute Side
Author: Anastasia Saunders
Major Program: Beef
According to Kentucky Cattleman’s Association, Kentucky is the largest cattle producding state east of the Mississippi River and is home to over 859,000 head of cattle and ranks 5th nationally in number of farms. Due to the number of cattle farmers within Scott County, the Scott County Extension office helped organize a Beef Field Day for community members and farmers. On Tuesday July 9th, 2024, I was able to help run and attend a local Scott County Beef Field Day. The Field Day was run by
