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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 7 |
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) | 10 |
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) | 30 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 30 |
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) | 2 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Beef
Beef and forage production remains the backbone of the agricultural economy in Morgan County. Supply chain issues and inputs costs for both enterprises have increased drastically. There are more challenges hindering the retention of family farms. From seed and fertilizer selection to machinery repair and feed purchases, all tools are needed to make the best economic choices for the farm.More farmers are using decision making tools offered by Ag Extension including soil testing, hay t
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Beef
Beef farmers wanting to implement Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE) in East Ky face several obstacles. These include veterinarian shortages, lack of safe bull handling facilities and transportation plus additional out of pocket expenses and time. Although farmers may understand the importance of BSEs as a protection against open cow herds, these barriers often preclude their participation.To remove these hurdles, Ag Extension Agents implemented a grant to offer three Bull Soundness Exa
