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Impact Report

For plan Applied Reproductive Management for Cattle (Rio Arriba County)
Date October 26, 2011, 5:29 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 2011 Impacts Applied Reproductive Management for Cattle -5 % of the Jicarilla producers participated in and gained knowledge from ranch plan development. These plans entailed livestock reproductive management, pasture management, marketing, and water development. -40 Jicarilla livestock producers were received information regarding the Environmental Quality incentive program that is administered under the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This information helps producers understand the costs and benefits of participating in this program. -4 Jicarilla livestock producers benefited by the Agent serving as a 3rd party to certify death losses in cattle from adverse weather conditions. This enabled these producers to receive financial reimbursement for their losses. -110 Shiprock Ag day attendees learned from the agent the importance of range management and its relationship to better livestock management and higher potential operational profit. -60 Jicarilla livestock producers learned from the agent marketing alternatives. These individuals also learned 3 basic livestock management practices that have increased their income from livestock by 10%. -202 Native American producers learned about livestock handling techniques, range management and reproductive management from the Indian Livestock Days that the agent help plan, moderate and present at. These producers can use information gained to increases ease of operation and increase range condition while increasing operational profit. -12 livestock producers have received information from the agent regarding vaccines and their proper use. While utilizing vaccines has increased the upfront cost for these producers there has been an observation of increased heard health.