Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 95 |
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) | 50 |
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) | 250 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 45 |
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) | 95 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Beef
Based on the 2022 National Agriculture census Nelson County farms have and estimated 35,000 head of cattle in various production settings. Many obstacles exist to the profitability of our cattle farms such as input cost, loss of livestock, breeding inefficiency, parasites etc. Parasites within the animals can contribute to poor gains, lack of rebreeding, and lethargy. Our farmers have a plethora of tools in their arsenal to combat intestinal parasites on the farm, however
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Beef
The problemMost farmers have a lot on their plates, including full time jobs, and management can be a reaction versus a plan. The "Back to Basics Beef Program' is a Specialist lead program aimed at hitting the reset button on the cattle operation. Once a thorough evaluation of the land, feed stuffs, record keeping and herd are compiled by a team of specialist, the reset button can then be reset. This is begun by identifying the positives of the operation and identifyin
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Beef
Beef production is one of the largest agriculture economic engines for Nelson County. The 2022 Agriculture census has estimated that we have around 34000 cattle on farms in Nelson county. This herd translates into just a little over $20,000.000. in annual sales or 25% of all ag receipts. It's importance is not questioned and many other enterprises depend on a thriving and profitable beef industry. A lower capital outlay potential still makes this agriculture venture more ea
