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BEEF CATTLE REPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Extension Education

Sharon Fox Gamble
Extension Agent IV, MS
VOLUSIA COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
DELAND

Abstract

\r\n    Reproductive management of beef cattle is critical to the success of cattle operations.  Knowledge enhancement and therefore increase reproductive efficiency, has been taught at the Beef Cattle Reproductive Management School for more than fifteen years, artificial insemination certification added the last two years.  A 5-day intensive annual school combines didactic and clinical experiences to thirty students with combined attendance of 400 students.  Partnership between Deseret Cattle Ranches of Florida providing facilities and 500 cattle and  instruction by Extension Agents,  UF professors, graduate students, American Breeders Service and veterinarian kept costs to $300 per student.  Partnership provides intensive instruction between professors/students in group and one-on-one settings. Open to cattlemen, high school and college students, participation is from Florida, surrounding states, and other countries. Knowledge gained includes: shortened breeding seasons of 365 to 90 -120 days by the majority of attendees, participants purchase higher quality bulls instead of raising their own and increased their herd selection pressure using pregnancy determination and replacement heifer selection.  Younger students have become large animal veterinarians, obtained Animal Sciences degrees, and returned knowledge to farms.  Participants that historically did not attend Extension Events now attend Extension programs to obtain additional knowledge. 

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: D.M. Mudge, S.F. Gamble, J.H. Walter, E.W. Jennings, J.M Shuffit, M.W. Warren
  1. Mudge, D. Extension Agent, III, Orange Extension, University of Florida, Florida, 32812
  2. Gamble, S. Extension Agent, IV, Volusia County Extension, University of Florida, Florida, 32724
  3. Walter, J. Extension Agent, II, Brevard County Extension, University of Florida, Florida, 32926
  4. Jennings, E. Extension Agent, IV, Pasco County Extension, Florida, 33513
  5. Shuffit, J. Extension Agent, IV, Marion County Extension, University of Florida, Florida, 34470
  6. Warren, M. Extension Agent, I, Flagler County Extension, University of Florida, Florida, 33110