Browsing by Subject "Dairy cattle"
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(1999-10-30)This publication describes the training and continuing education required for those who own or operate concentrated animal feeding operations in Texas.
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(2008-12-16)The process of palpating to determine pregnancy in cattle and the equipment used during palpation are described and illustrated in this bulletin. The female reproductive system is discussed, along with the developmental ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)In a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement, 12 Holstein dry cows during the last 2 wk of gestation were assigned to diets containing (a) Coastal Bermuda hay plus 2 kg concentrate, or (b) the same diet as in (a) plus supplemented ...
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Effect of soluble nitrogen level in the ration on protein utilization by high producing dairy cows (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1977)Twenty Holstein cows, six to 20 weeks in lactation were randomly allotted to four treatments in a complete block design to determine the effect of nitrogen solubility on protein utilization by dairy cows fed rations differing ...
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(1999-09-20)Proper nutrition management during a cow's transition period (from the last 3 weeks of gestation through the first 2 weeks of lactation), is critical to successful lactation. This publication gives details for nutrition ...
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(2002-02-14)This publication lists precautions producers should take when feeding waste milk to dairy calves and offers usage guidelines.
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(1999-06-04)Dairy producers in Central Texas will find this information useful in evaluating freestall dairy facilities. Other topics to be considered in evaluating a change in facilities include moisture deficits for the area, labor ...
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(1999-06-23)Basic Formula Price (BFP) milk futures and options can be used to hedge, or lock in, milk prices in order to manage milk price fluctuations. This publication offers information on futures contracts, basis, cash settlement ...
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(1998-11-30)Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a complex of disease syndromes occuring throughout the United States and the other major cattle-producing areas of the world. It affects cattle and some wild ruminants. This ...
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(2000-01-11)This publication identifies and gives management strategies for various species of flies infesting Texas dairies, including houseflies, stable flies, horn flies, garbage flies and blow flies.
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(2000-04-25)When dairy cows suffer heat stress, milk production declines. Adjustments in nutrition and environment, as described in this publication, can help dairy cows withstand high summer temperatures and maintain milk production.
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(2009-05-04)Using low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make ...
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(2009-05-04)Using low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make ...
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(2004-03-31)This publication can help ranch managers develop integrated pest management plans for managing fire ant problems in cattle operations. It covers the specifics of managing fire ants in hay pastures and rangelands, around ...
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(2000-12-11)Before trying to alter and improve milk fat and protein production of a dairy herd, it is important to evaluate the herd's potential to respond to feed management changes. This publication offers some key points that can ...
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(2000-12-14)Feed additives play an essential role in enhancing production and yield of milk and milk components. Producers should, however, evaluate the cost-to-benefit ratio of each feed additive in their management systems. This ...
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(2000-12-11)Feeding strategies that optimize rumen function also maximize milk production and milk component percentages and yield. This publication offers guidelines for feeding forage, grain protein and ration fiber to enhance rumen ...
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(2000-12-11)Many factors influence the composition of milk, including environment, level of production, stage of lactation, disease, season, and genetics and age of the animal. This publication explains the effect of each.
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(2001-10-12)The milk futures and options market enables producers and processors to manage price risk. This publication explains hedging, margin accounts, basis and how to track it, and other fundamentals of the futures and options market.
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(2001-09-10)This publication discusses the federal orders that govern the marketing of milk. The production location and form of the milk product affect the way it is priced. The different classes of milk and their prices are explained ...