Morgan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1011 - Beef
1011.3) 25

Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives

1011.4) 45

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) 30

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) 125

Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment

1011.2) 100

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  



Success Stories

Bull Soundness Exams Save Morgan County Producers over $45,000 in Potential Losses

Author: Sarah Fannin

Major Program: Beef

Beef and forage production remains the backbone of the agricultural economy in Morgan County.   One of the biggest factors in a successful cow/calf operation is having a healthy, productive bull.  In conjunction with a local veterinary practice, Bull Soundness Exams and program were offered by the ANR Extension program at a greatly reduced price.  Ten producers who had never used BSE’s in the past, took advantage of the program.  Of the 10 bulls tested, 2 failed.  

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