Success StoryImproving Beef Cattle Production
Improving Beef Cattle Production
Author: Susan Fox
Planning Unit: Lyon County CES
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Livestock Forages
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Improved economics and production practices on beef cattle operations was the purpose of three meetings held this in early 2018.
- Beef cattle producers were provided education on beef quality and care assurance (BQCA) Certification to ensure humane treatment of animals and a consistent quality product for consumers.
- Cattle Genetics was presented to 12 farmers by Dr. Darrh Bullock, UK Cattle Genetics Specialist to allow farms to maximize reproduction, milk production and cattle efficiency.
- Rejuvenating Pastures was a topic presented by Dr. Chris Teutsch, UK Forage Specialist to 16 farmers. Local farmers have already implemented some of Dr. Teutsch recommendations. Last summer a local farmer trialed annual crabgrass for hay and was pleased with results.
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