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.

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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.

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ID-162: Goat Production Basics in Kentucky

David Ditsch, Terry Hutchens, Patty Scharko, Brandon Sears | Mar. 6, 2007 (New)

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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)

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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 Rensburg, Eric Vanzant | Jun. 1, 2004 (New)

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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)

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ASC-155: Trace Mineral Supplementation for Kentucky Beef Cows

Roger Hemken, John Johns, Patty Scharko | Nov. 15, 2003 (New)

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PR-417: 2000 Kentucky Beef Cattle Research Report

Debra Aaron, Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Dwayne Edwards, Don Ely, Bob Harmon, Jimmy Henning, Bruce Hightshoe, Terry Hutchens, John Johns, Garry Lacefield, Kevin Laurent, Jim Matthews, Kyle McLeod, Jim Randolph, Monroe Rasnake, Patty Scharko, Keith Schillo, Scott Shearer, Larry Turner, Dwight Wolfe, Steve Workman | Oct. 1, 1999 (New)