Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.4) | 115 |
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) | 220 |
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) | 385 |
Number for people who gained information on beef nutrition, animal health, genetics, reproduction, and/ or facilities and equipment |
| 1011.2) | 180 |
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) | 115 |
Number of producers who improve genetics by Implementing a crossbreeding program and utilizing Expected Progeny Difference to meet breeding objectives |
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Beef
Educating local beef producers is a high priority in Shelby County. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Shelby County ranks 18th in Kentucky for sales of cattle/calves with more than $15 million in annual sales, emphasizing the need for beef producers to take herd management and breeding decisions seriously. Field days serve to educate cattlemen regarding important production principles while demonstrating practices in a practical, on-farm setting. With these facts in mi
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Beef
In the years since the tobacco buyout, Shelby County, like many other formerly tobacco-dependent counties, has seen an emphasis on improving the quality and efficiency of beef cattle production. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Shelby County has nearly $10 million in beef animal sales yearly, highlighting the importance for beef producers to take herd management and breeding decisions seriously. Additionally, the number of dairy-to-beef conversions as well as new-to-farming pro
