Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 25 |
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) | 150 |
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) | 225 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 75 |
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) | 75 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Gary Hamilton
Major Program: Beef
The Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association is a very active commodity group that is supported by the Extension Service. They sponsor a tour every year for their members to see and learn what others are doing. In July of 2023, 21 of its over 200 members conducted a very enjoyable and educational tour entitled "Virginia Farm and History Tour". On this tour they visited the Bill McDonald Beef Cattle Farm in Blacksburg, VA.; The Virginia Tech Research Farm; the Historical Smithfie
Author: Gary Hamilton
Major Program: Beef
The Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association is a very active commodity group that is supported by the Extension Service. They sponsor a tour every year for their members to see and learn what others are doing. In June 2024, 20 of its over 200 members conducted a very enjoyable and educational tour entitled "Out West". On this tour the Group flew to Kansas City, MO and boarded a rented bus and set out. They traveled over 2500 miles visiting the Wells Blue Bunny Center (Ice
