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- East Region - Ag and Natural Resources
Work Group Names: Jason Cleere, Doug McKinney, David Winkler, Dennis Smith, Shane McLellan, Dirk Aaron
Region: EAST Primary base program it addresses - ANR
Section 1. Relevance
Where did this issue surface? Texas Community Futures Forum
County Committees
Commodity / Industry / Special Interest Groups
What is the issue/problem?
Increase knowledge of BMP of Beef Cattle producers.
Problem size and scope? (How many people does it affect? How wide spread?)
Over 2 million head of Beef Cows are in production in the East Region generating over $1.4 billion.
Problem severity? (How serious is this issue?) High
Description: A majority of the producers are small or novice producers that have limited knowledge base.
Target Audience? (Who does the problem impact and how many?)
What are some general characteristics of the audience this program targets? How will you market this program to others?
Novice producers, part-time producers, etc., traditional.
Section 2. Response
State the goal of the program
To increase
profits for beef cattle producers.
State the outcome objectives.
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Client Change |
At the end of this program, will... |
Knowledge |
increase knowledge on... Genetic selection, Animal health, Nutritional management, BQA, FAD, Animal ID, Marketing practices, Pasture management, Cull animal management, Record keeping, Managing fertility, Predator control |
Skills |
develop skills... Animal selection, Chute side manners, Body condition scores, Record keeping, Cattle handling, Basic nutrition management, Pasture management, Animal identification |
Attitude |
change their attitudes pertaining to.. Shift to the attitude of raising a food product, not an animal |
Behavior Change |
adopt... Change from pasture grazers to resource managers, shift from producing just calves to beef (end product) |
New Technology |
adopt... EPDs, NAID systems, Data management (software) |
Best Practice |
adopt ..... Adopt best management practice |
Program Design
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Topic (Subject Matter) |
Strategy to Deliver Content (Method) |
Existing Resource(s) |
Contact Person(s) (Includes CEA’s Specialists, Commodity Reps) |
Genetic Selection |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Animal Health |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Nutritional Management |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
BQA |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Foreign Animal Disease |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
National Animal ID |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Marketing Practices |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Pasture Management |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Cull Animal Management |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Record Keeping Practices |
Program presentation; Newsletters; News articles; Radio/tv; Field Days; Demonstrations; Web |
Extension publications; Industry Representatives; Power Point; Web |
Jason Cleere - Beef Spec Ron Gill - Livestock Spec Agents in D-4, 5 & 8 |
Section 3. Results
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Client Change Level |
Sample Questions (Review the objectives section to help place questions or statements in the space below) |
Knowledge |
Sample for Key Indicator that reflect knowledge increase in Genetic Selection. Sample for increase in knowledge of Injection site, drug selection, Equipment Maintenance Do you understand Body Condition Scoring? During a drought, should you destock or feed hay as hay feeding extends nutrition? Overgrazing for 1 or 2 years has no effect on the Long Term health of the range Can Animal ID help me with herd management? What is BQA? A_____ B_____ C____ D____ You will receive more money as a BQA certified producer. 1 year ago did you tag your animals. |
Skills |
Do you believe your animal handling skills have been improved due to this seminar? Do you believe your ability to body condition score cows has been improved due to this seminar? Do you believe your ability to castrate calves has been improved due to this seminar? Do you believe your ability to select quality bulls has been improved due to this seminar? |
Attitude |
Has your attitude concerning stocking rates changed since attending this program _________ Forage seminar? Did your attitude concerning collecting hay samples change after attending this seminar? Will you implement conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and improve available forage production? Utilizing best management practices would be beneficial for your cow/colt production? Yes/No Weed Management is related to ??. (??) |
Behavior Change |
Can BQA assist you in making precise management decisions? Are you aware that management decisions made on your operation can/and or/ will affect food safety? Do you believe that chute-side Management practices implemented can improve sales of calves? Do you believe that knowledge in genetic selection can improve the marketability of your cattle? Are you aware of the marketing strategies available to the cow-calf/stocker producer? |
New Technology |
Do you feel that your ability to interpret EPDs has improved due to this seminar? Do you feel that your ability to utilize data management software has improved due to this seminar? |
Economic Indicators. Are there economic indicators that can be measured concerning this issue?
YES
Some of these include:
- Increased weaning weights.
- Improved pounds of calf for cow exposed.
- Improved market prices
Here are some example beef cattle producer questionnaires.
Example #1
North Texas Cattle Improvement Association Educational Program
Your help is needed in providing vital feedback on the North Texas Cattle Improvement Association Educational Program you have just completed. This information is important because your answers will serve as a guide for making changes to improve this program. Please take a moment to complete this survey by indicating whether your habits have changed as a result of your experience. Thank you for your support of Wise County Extension and the North Texas Cattle Improvement Association.
For each of the statement listed below, in the LEFT column, circle the ONE number that best reflects you before the North Texas Cattle Improvement Association Educational Program . Then, in the RIGHT column, circle the ONE number that best reflects you after the North Texas Cattle Improvement Association Educational Program .
Never Seldom Sometimes Often -------Always
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Beef Program |
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| I am comfortable selecting cattle using visual appraisal. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I see the advantages of preconditioning calves for sales. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I am comfortable with preconditioning strategies for my calves. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I think there is an economic advantage to preconditioning my calves before the sale. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I place injections sites in the correct location. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I raise cattle understanding what the order buyer wants. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I use plateau herbicide when it fits my weed control program. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I use winter forages to precondition my calves. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I individually identify my calves (ear tag, brand, tattoo). | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I keep and utilize records to aid in management systems. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I use a value added calf vaccination management program. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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| I use market trend information as a base for my breeding program. | ---1---2---3---4---5--- |
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Can you estimate a dollar amount on how much money this program has made for you?
____ YES ____ NO (please check the most appropriate blank)
-Please estimate the gain/loss $________
What were some of the biggest strengths of the North Texas Cattle Improvement Association Educational Program?
Is there anything you would change about this program to make it more beneficial to you as a rancher?
Please tell us about your operation!
What type of rancher are you? _____ Part-Time Rancher ____ Full-Time Rancher
How many cows do you run? _____ Number of Cows
In what county do you run cattle? ___________________________
Example #2
This is an activity evaluation
Your input is very valuable to the planning committee for this field day. Please take a brief moment of your time to help us make our programs more effective for you. Thanks!
Please check the box for the statement that best describes your level of understanding as a direct result of today's field day.
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LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING |
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STATEMENTS |
Not at all |
Very Little |
Fairly Well |
Quite Well |
Very Well |
I understand the differences in beef cattle breeds. |
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I understand the importance of breed selection in my cattle operation. |
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I understand the basic principles of nutrition. |
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I understand that cattle require different levels of nutrients at different times. |
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I understand the historical trends associated with the beef cattle industry. |
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I understand the advantages and disadvantages of the forages discussed at today's clinic. |
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I understand how to manage and treat for parasites in my beef cattle operation. |
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Please check the box for the statement that best describes your thoughts concerning today's Cow Calf Clinic.
STATEMENTS |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
The subject matter was timely for me. |
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The speakers were effective. |
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The information was practical to my cattle operation. |
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I can go home and use the information I learned today in my operation. |
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Overall, this was a very educational program. |
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What other beef cattle topics
would you like further information about? Are there beef cattle topics not covered
in today's program that Texas Cooperative Extension should discuss in future
clinics and programs?
Please tell us about your operation!
What type of rancher are you? _____ Part-Time Rancher ____ Full-Time Rancher
How many cows do you run? _____ Number of Cows
In what county do you run cattle? ___________________________
Please provide any additional comments in the space below!
Example #3
2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program Evaluation
As a participant in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program conducted in Corsicana in April, your responses to the following questions will help to assess the effectiveness of past efforts and determine direction of future efforts. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
I. Background Information
1. Please describe your operation.
Check all that apply |
Type of operation |
Number of Head |
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Registered Seed Stock |
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Commercial Cow-Calf |
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Stocker Calf |
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Other (please list)________________________ |
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2. How do you market your calves/yearlings?
Check all that apply |
Marketing Practice |
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Sell at weaning at local auction/commission company |
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Sell at weaning to order buyer on the ranch |
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Sell weaning aged calves on video auction |
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Sell weaning aged calves on internet |
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Background/Precondition calves and sell at local auction |
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Background/Precondition calves and sell at ranch |
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Background/Precondition calves and sell over video |
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Retain ownership through stocker phase |
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Retain ownership through feedlot phase |
3. Please indicate what levels of the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program you attended in Corsicana.
_____Level 1 only
_____Level 2 only
_____Levels 1 & 2
II. The following questions serve to measure your management practices before and after attending the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program. Please respond to both the before and after statements.
1. Injection Site Management. For each statement listed below, circle yes or no based on what you did BEFORE you participated in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, then circle yes or no based on what you did AFTER the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program.
Management Practices |
BEFORE |
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Read and follow label directions of animal health product before administering |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Avoided intra muscular injections whenever other labeled routes were available |
Yes |
No |
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No |
Gave intra muscular (IM) injections in the neck region only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Gave multiple injections on same side of neck |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Change needles or use transfer needle before refilling syringe after using a needle on an animal |
Yes |
No |
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Restrain animals in head gate or squeeze chute before administering animal health product |
Yes |
No |
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Space injection sites 3-4 inches apart to avoid interaction and tissue damage |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Use chemical disinfectants to sterilize needles or syringes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
2. Residue Avoidance. For each statement listed below, circle yes or no based on what you did BEFORE you participated in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, then circle yes or no based on what you did AFTER the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program.
Management Practices |
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Read and follow label directions to insure that treated animals are not marketed or slaughtered that do not meet or exceed withdrawal times for products administered. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Avoided intra muscular injections whenever other labeled routes were available |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Gave intra muscular (IM) injections in the neck region only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Administer no more than 10 cc per injection site |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Mix products to reduce number of injection sites |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Obtain veterinarian prescription if using health product in any manner other than label specifies |
Yes |
No |
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No |
3. Foreign Object Avoidance. For each statement listed below, circle yes or no based on what you did BEFORE you participated in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, then circle yes or no based on what you did AFTER the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program.
Management Practices |
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Use of shotgun to gather uncooperative cattle or cattle hiding in brush |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Market calves after breaking needle in the animal |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
4. Record Keeping. For each statement listed below, circle yes or no based on what you did BEFORE you participated in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, then circle yes or no based on what you did AFTER the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program.
Management Practices |
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AFTER |
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Did you use a record keeping system to record animal health products usage and document individual or group animal treatments? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Record each animal with a broken needle that could not be removed |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Keep records of medicated feeds or additives fed to livestock |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Develop with veterinarian treatment protocol plan |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
5. Marketing. For each statement listed below, circle yes or no based on what you did BEFORE you participated in the 2003 Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, then circle yes or no based on what you did AFTER the Texas Beef Quality Producer Program.
Management Practice |
BEFORE |
AFTER |
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Did you transfer treatment records of cattle sold |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
6. Has the certification of being a Texas Beef Quality Producer and providing records of your Quality Management Plan allowed you to realize increased value from the sale of your calves.
_____Yes _____No
If yes, how much added value could be attributed to the program?
_____$0-$2/cwt
_____$3-$5/cwt
_____$6-$8/cwt
_____$9-$10/cwt
_____ more than $10/cwt
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