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Impact Report

For plan Profitable Livestock Production (Hidalgo County)
Date March 28, 2008, 4:37 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Southwestern NM Cattleman's Survival Course was held. 35 producers from Hidalgo County and surrounding areas attended. 95% of attendees had an increase in understanding of persistently infected cattle. 75% of attendees increased their level of understanding of economics of calf sales relative to weaning treatment/breed. 96% of attendees thought the information presented on NM animal ID laws was informational. 91% thought that they received adequate tools to improve their ability to manage their herd nutrition. 96% said they were likely to use those tools for their herd management. 87% said that they would likely change their practices to follow Beef Quality Assurance Practices. Presenters included NMSU Extension Livestock Specialist, NMSU Extension Veterinarian, NMSU Ag. Economist and the Hidalgo County Agent.