Browsing by Author "Lyons, Robert K."

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    • Brush Busters: How to Control Huisache 
      Hanselka, C. Wayne; Lyons, Robert K. (2004-12-22)
      Huisache is a tough, invasive plant that limits forage production and lowers the value of the wildlife habitat in the eastern half of Texas. This publication offers two three-step methods to control huisache; both are easy, ...
    • Effect of Rate and Season of Application of Aminocyclopyrachlor on the Control of Acacia Farnesiana (L.) Willd. in South Texas 
      McGinty, Joshua (2012-07-16)
      This study was conducted on two rangeland sites in south Texas with large populations of huisache (Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd.); the Bush Ranch in Goliad County, and the Hitchcock Ranch in Bee County. The purpose of the ...
    • Estimating Grazeable Acreage for Cattle 
      Hohlt, Jason C.; Lyons, Robert K.; Hanselka, C. Wayne; McKown, David (2009-04-17)
      Research using cattle fitted with GPS collars has shed light on how cattle behave in response to different landscape features such as brush, rock cover, slope, water, forage and grazing land accessibility. This publication ...
    • Fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibrations for predicting diet quality and intake of donkeys 
      Kidane, Negusse Fessehaye (Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
      The objective of these studies was to develop near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibration equations from diet-fecal pair datasets to predict the diet quality and intake of donkeys. One hundred-forty diet-fecal pair ...
    • Forage Quality and Quantity in Texas: Managing Nutrition in Range Beef Cattle 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Stuth, Jerry W. (2002-09-23)
      This publication provides beef producers with information on managing a nutrition program for range beef cattle. It discusses forage needs, body condition, crude protein and digestibiity of forage in the various areas of ...
    • Forage Quality Photo Guide 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Stuth, Jerry W. (2000-08-18)
      The relationship between forage quality and the physical appearance of feces of grazing cattle is explained. Four photographs provide a quick and easy visual reference for evaluating the diet quality of grazing beef cattle.
    • Grazing and Browsing: How Plants are Affected 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Hanselka, C. Wayne (2001-12-13)
      Grazing and browsing can have a neutral, positive or negative effect on rangeland plants. This publication explains the effects of grazing and browsing on plants, details the indicators of overuse of the range, and lists ...
    • Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F. (2001-09-10)
      With the proper management strategies, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey habitat can be integrated in one wildlife enterprise.
    • Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat (Spanish) 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F. (2001-09-10)
      This leaflet offers management strategies for integrating habitats to accommodate white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey in one wildlife enterprise.
    • Interpreting Grazing Behavior 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2000-12-01)
      Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ...
    • Interpreting Grazing Behavior 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Forage quantity and quality are important factors in determining grazing animal performance. For this reason, livestock producers need reliable indicators of these factors. Direct measures of vegetation, such as clipping ...
    • Juniper Biology and Management in Texas 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Owens, M. Keith; Machen, Richard V. (2009-04-23)
      Junipers (or cedars) are a major management concern on Texas rangelands. This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas--ashe juniper and redberry juniper. Watershed management, ...
    • Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners 
      Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K. (2000-04-12)
      New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ...
    • Livestock for small acreage landowners 
      Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      While it is not likely that you will enjoy huge profits from livestock production on a small acreage, these enterprises, if managed properly, should qualify your land for the agricultural exemption from ad valorem taxes. ...
    • Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners. 
      Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K.; (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2000)
    • Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2002-01-04)
      This publication explains the factors affecting livestock grazing distribution and discusses ways to improve it. It also reports the results of a study that used Global Positioning System collars to pinpoint the movement ...
    • Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Grazing distribution is a major concern for livestock managers. Livestock do not graze randomly—they often prefer some grazing sites over others. This tendency can cause grazing distribution to be uneven over the range.
    • Mesquite Ecology and Management 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Rector, Barron S. (2009-05-12)
      This publication explains how to manage mesquite successfully. Topics include plant growth and development as well as management options. 8 pages.
    • Physiological indicators of tick-induced stress in grazing 
      Tolleson, Douglas Ray (2009-05-15)
      Three studies utilizing a single group of growing beef steers were conducted to ascertain the effects of tick stress on cattle and to evaluate the use of bio-forensic techniques of detection. Steers (n = 28, 194 ± 3.0 kg) ...
    • Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Forage Quality and Quantity 
      Lyons, Robert K. (2000-11-01)
      This publication focuses on ways of recognizing and correcting problems with both forage quality and forage quantity. Both are important, and both can be the reason for poor animal performance.