Numbered Publications by John Johns
ID-140: Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program
Jim Akers, Donna Amaral-Phillips, Roy Burris, John Johns, Gregg Rentfrow, Patty Scharko | Feb. 6, 2015 (Reprinted)
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program developed to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are managed in a manner that will result in safe and wholesome beef and milk products for the consumer. Specifically, BQA is designed to enhance carcass quality by preventing drug residues, injection-site blemishes, and bruises. The Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program is based on recommended national guidelines and scientific research. This program enables beef and dairy producers to enhance their product, maximize marketability, and strengthen consumer confidence.
ID-135: Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis ("Pinkeye") in Cattle
Michelle Arnold, John Johns, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Patty Scharko | Sep. 24, 2012 (Major Revision)
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), also known as pinkeye, is a costly disease for the beef producer. Tremendous losses stem from poor weight gain and loss of appetite in affected animals suffering from visual impairment and ocular pain.
ID-193: Profitability of Nitrogen Applications for Stockpiling Tall Fescue Pastures: 2011 Guide
Kenny Burdine, Greg Halich, John Johns, Lloyd Murdock, Ray Smith | Oct. 5, 2011 (New)
The concept of stockpiling is pretty straightforward, but the challenge each year is to determine the likelihood that this practice will be profitable given the economic and agronomic conditions present at mid-summer. This practice can yield significant benefits, but it also carries significant costs. These benefits and costs must be quantified and compared to assess the overall profitability of the practice.
ASC-161: Feeding and Managing Baby Calves from Birth to 3 Months of Age
Donna Amaral-Phillips, John Johns, Patty Scharko | Aug. 30, 2006 (Minor Revision)
ID-158: Managing Steep Terrain for Livestock Forage Production
Bob Coleman, David Ditsch, J.D. Green, Terry Hutchens, John Johns, Larry Piercy, Greg Schwab | Aug. 30, 2006 (New)
ID-157: Managing Livestock Forage for Beef Cattle Production on Reclaimed Surface-Mined Land
David Ditsch, John Johns | Jan. 20, 2006 (New)
AGR-162: Stockpiling for Fall and Winter Pasture
Roy Burris, Jimmy Henning, John Johns, Garry Lacefield, Ray Smith | Jan. 1, 2006 (Minor Revision)
ID-152: Grazing Corn: an Option for Extending the Grazing Season in Kentucky
David Ditsch, Steve Isaacs, John Johns, Chad Lee | Jul. 15, 2004 (Reprinted)
SR-2004-2: 2003 Research and Extension Beef Report
Jim Akers, Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Kenny Burdine, Roy Burris, Paul Deaton, David Harmon, Bruce Hightshoe, John Johns, Jim Matthews, Kyle McLeod, Lee Meyer, Melissa Newman, Jim Randolph, Patty Scharko, Keith Schillo, Alison Smith, Laurentia van Rensburg, Eric Vanzant | Jun. 1, 2004 (New)
ID-151: 2003 Summary of the Five State Beef Initiative in Kentucky
Jim Akers, Kenny Burdine, John Johns, Lee Meyer, Patty Scharko | May. 30, 2004 (New)
