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Applied Reproductive Management for Cattle (Valencia County)
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Plan Goal
Provide educational opportunities to Valencia County beef producers to enhance practical skills and knowledge of methods in reproductive performance and efficiency in beef cattle.
Situation Statement
The 2004 Census report indicates that Valencia County producers hold an inventory of an excess of 24,000 head of cattle and is ranked 9th in the state in livestock production. Beef cattle operations have a great impact on the local agriculture economy. With a growing number of start-up and small producers, information of efficiency and responsible production practices will greatly enhance the continued strength of beef production in the county.
Target Audience and Actions
Beef production appears throughout Valencia County agriculture with approximately 265 identified operations. With the diverse population and production scenarios, operations range in scope from very small to large. Great efforts will be made to involve and inform all producers of learning opportunities in order to enhance their operation's efficiency and improve cow herds.
Short-Term Objectives
Promote a better understanding and acceptance of methods and practices to improve beef cattle operation efficiency and cow herd productivity. With the support and assistance of the State Specialist, producers will learn vital skills and practices to enhance the reproductive efficiency of cow herds.
Medium-Term Objectives
Acquired practices for improvement of reproductive performace in beef cattle will increas by 25%. Records and herd information will also increase by 50% for producers that participate in programs and learning opportunities.
Long-Term Objectives
Beef producers in Valencia County will increase knowledge and understanding for enhancing reproductive performance in herds by 75%.
Evaluation Plan
Survey evaluation tools will be incorporated with workshops, as well as agent follow ups with producers involved in training events.