Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 42 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
| 1011.2) | 142 |
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) | 353 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.5) | 65 |
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) | 50 |
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 |
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
Having the largest number of cattle east of the Mississippi; Kentucky is known for producing good, quality, beef cattle. As with anything else, there is always room for improvement. Genetics are the foundational step for achieving this. The best method in achieving superior genetics is utilizing artificial insemination (AI) in your herd. Artificial insemination allows the producer to identify and use individual sires from around the world to enhance the inadequate desires found in the dam and he
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
NKY Cow Calf School Attracts All Levels of Cattle Producers According to the USDA nearly 1 in 4 farmers are new to farming. Recently, the Extension service has noticed there are a significant number of individuals relocating into northern Kentucky that have an interest in sustainable homesteading. Since the topography of northern Kentucky is well suited to produce forage & livestock, many of these individuals seek to add cattle production for their own use.The northern Kentucky Ag
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
“With 895,000 head of beef cattle in the commonwealth, Kentucky remains the state with the largest beef inventory east of the Mississippi River,” Commissioner Quarles said. The average cow herd is around 30 head with farmers having an average of 2 bulls. But there is an issue, in rural communities across the nation, there is a large animal veterinarian shortage. The Franklin, Henry, Shelby, and Owen County agriculture and natural resources agents partnered t
