Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
An interdisciplinary project, designated as Comprehensive Cow-Calf Management Demonstrations, was initiated by a term of extension specialists to demonstrate recommended management practices for cow-calf producers. The team consisted of extension specialists in beef cattle, agronomy and veterinary science. Cooperators for comprehensive on-farm demonstrations were nominated by county extension agents for agriculture and local veterinary practitioners. Selected cooperators were using a minimum of recommended practices but exhibited a willingness to make suggested changes. Farms were inventoried initially for cattle number and condition, soil capability and fertility, and existing facilities. Farm plans were then developed that would permit utilization of available resources and make each operation more productive. Practices that were implemented included: pasture renovation with legumes, improved cattle handling facilities, crossbreeding, implanting with growth stimulants, parasite control, herd health programs, preconditioning feeder calves, performance testing, soil and forage testing, defined calving season, etc. Results obtained from these demonstrations have been used'in extension education programs. Extension specialists, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, have coordinated their expertise into comprehensive demonstrations that can lead to the adoption of a "total package" of agricultural recommendations by beef producers. Cooperators have become strong and effective promoters of agricultural extension programs as a result of improvements in their operations.
Citation
Lacefield, G D.; Burris, W R.; Miksch, E D.; and Rasnake, M, "Interdisciplinary Beef - Forage Management Demonstrations" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 1.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses12/1)
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Interdisciplinary Beef - Forage Management Demonstrations
Kyoto Japan
An interdisciplinary project, designated as Comprehensive Cow-Calf Management Demonstrations, was initiated by a term of extension specialists to demonstrate recommended management practices for cow-calf producers. The team consisted of extension specialists in beef cattle, agronomy and veterinary science. Cooperators for comprehensive on-farm demonstrations were nominated by county extension agents for agriculture and local veterinary practitioners. Selected cooperators were using a minimum of recommended practices but exhibited a willingness to make suggested changes. Farms were inventoried initially for cattle number and condition, soil capability and fertility, and existing facilities. Farm plans were then developed that would permit utilization of available resources and make each operation more productive. Practices that were implemented included: pasture renovation with legumes, improved cattle handling facilities, crossbreeding, implanting with growth stimulants, parasite control, herd health programs, preconditioning feeder calves, performance testing, soil and forage testing, defined calving season, etc. Results obtained from these demonstrations have been used'in extension education programs. Extension specialists, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, have coordinated their expertise into comprehensive demonstrations that can lead to the adoption of a "total package" of agricultural recommendations by beef producers. Cooperators have become strong and effective promoters of agricultural extension programs as a result of improvements in their operations.
