Browsing by Author "Machen, Rick"

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    • Retiring to Ranching 
      Machen, Rick; Gill, Ron (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The dictionary also defines a rancher as “one who owns or works on a ranch�. Owning rural real estate and working in the outdoors is one thing. Being a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to you is another. ...
    • Seven Things Every Small Producer Should Know: 2015 TSCRA Ranching 101 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Size is relative, so a definition of “small� is warranted here. For the purpose of this discussion, small beef cattle operations are defined as those maintaining a cowherd inventory of less than 100 head.
    • Tending Cattle After the Winter Storm 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      It appears the worst of the early February winter blizzard that swept across the state has past. As water sources thaw and leak repairs get underway, cattlemen might give some thought to forage conditions
    • Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program: Facts for Cattle Owners 
      Machen, Rick; Gill, Ron; Faries, Floron; Hairgrove, Tom (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Bovine trichomoniasis (Trich) is a venereal disease caused by the protozoan, Tritrichomonas foetus. Because Trich has no visible symptoms in bulls and few, if any, visible symptoms in cows and heifers, it is best to prevent ...
    • Thinking About a Preconditioned Feeder Calf Sale? 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The purpose of preconditioning and process verification for stocker/feeder calves is to minimize the morbidity and mortality experienced by calves as they move from their home ranch into the beef production system.
    • Using a Slide in Beef Cattle Marketing 
      Machen, Rick; Gill, Ronald (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Selling cattle well in advance of their delivery date, or forward contracting, is a marketing option available to beef producers. Such a transaction requires the seller to estimate the weight of the cattle prior to delivery. ...
    • What Range Herbivores Eat -- and Why. 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Rick; Forbes, T.D.A (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1996)
    • Why Range Forage Quality Changes 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Rick; Forbes, T.D.A. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Range livestock and wildlife have access to a tremendous diversity of forage plants which vary in nutritional quality. Range animals get the nutrients (protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals) required for growth, reproduction, ...
    • Why Range Forage Quality Changes. 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Rick; Forbes, T.D.A (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1996)