Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.2) | 86 |
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 |
| 1011.1) | 347 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 254 |
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 |
| 1011.4) | 768 |
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 |
| 1011.3) | 116 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Success Stories
Feeder Calf Grading School
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
The Owen County Cooperative Extension Office held their eighth biennial regional Feeder Calf Grading School at United Producers Inc. Owenton, on Thursday November 4th, 2021. In all the 8 years this has been the biggest crowd, with over 85 in attendance with over half being a first-time participant. Participation included cattle producers across 8 different counties. Given the current cattle market prices, many producers are looking for ways to capture any premium for their calves. Along with mor
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