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ID-258
Weaning Beef Calves
9/17/2019 (new)

Weaning is the process of separating suckling offspring from their dam. Weaning is a management procedure applied by the herd manager. Cattle are herd animals and their gregarious nature can lead to stress as a result of this separation. Managing the weaning process can aid in reducing stress for the animals and livestock managers.

web only | 4 pages | 2,594 words | 5 downloads | PDF: 821 kb

SR-105
2012 Beef Research and Extension Report
1/7/2014 (new)

The intent of this report is to provide highlights of our research and extension activities. We have a vested interest in the beef industry in the state and nation, and hope this report provides a window into our programs. We believe that after viewing this report, a greater appreciation will be garnered with respect to our involvement in the multiple fields of study related to beef production. The faculty, staff and student activities are advancing our understanding of basic science principles of livestock production as well as applied research that producers and the industry can benefit from immediately, as well as in the future. Extension educational programs, on-farm demonstrations, and other activities aid in transferring this knowledge to producers, allowing for increased awareness and adoption of management change.

web only | 40 pages | 13,658 words | 30 downloads | PDF: 975 kb

SR-104
2010 Research and Extension Beef Report
3/11/2011 (new)

The 2010 Research and Extension Beef Report highlights advances in understanding of basic scientific principles of livestock production as well as applied research from which producers and the industry can benefit. Extension educational programs, on-farm demonstrations, and other activities help transfer this knowledge to producers so they can adopt of management changes as appropriate.

web only | 89 pages | 56,665 words | 33 downloads | PDF: 2,100 kb

ID-108
The Kentucky Beef Book
9/15/2005 (minor revision)

10,000 printed copies | - | - | 30 downloads | HTML: 3 kb

ASC-168
Crossbreeding for the Commercial Beef Producer
11/1/2004 (new)

500 printed copies | 5 pages | - | 65 downloads | PDF: 442 kb

SR-2004-2
2003 Research and Extension Beef Report
6/1/2004 (new)

500 printed copies | 43 pages | - | 23 downloads | PDF: 481 kb

ASC-165
Beef Sire Selection Recommendations
12/22/2003 (new)

500 printed copies | 2 pages | - | 47 downloads | PDF: 86 kb

ASC-164
Protocols for Synchronizing Estrus in Yearling Heifers
2/1/2003 (reprinted)

2,000 printed copies | 4 pages | - | 32 downloads | PDF: 66 kb

ASC-163
Strategies to Improve Reproductive Efficiency of Heifers
2/1/2003 (reprinted)

2,000 printed copies | 2 pages | - | 46 downloads | PDF: 23 kb

ASC-162
Managing Body Condition to Improve Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cows
2/1/2003 (reprinted)

2,000 printed copies | 6 pages | - | 55 downloads | PDF: 158 kb

ASC-142
Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty
6/1/2000 (minor revision)

2,000 printed copies | 3 pages | - | 49 downloads | PDF: 243 kb

PR-417
2000 Kentucky Beef Cattle Research Report
10/1/1999 (new)

700 printed copies | - | - | 4 downloads | HTML: 4 kb

IP-57
Potential for Livestock and Poultry Manure to Provide the Nutrients Removed by Crops and Forages in Kentucky
9/8/1999 (new)

3,500 printed copies | 6 pages | - | 47 downloads | PDF: 641 kb

IP-56
Assessment of the Potential for Livestock and Poultry Manure to Provide the Nutrients Removed by Crops and Forages in Kentucky
9/1/1999 (new)

1,000 printed copies | 18 pages | - | 25 downloads | PDF: 794 kb