Browsing Beef Cattle Resources (Animal Science/AgriLife Extension Services) by Title
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Most cow-calf producers don’t generate a positive return to equity for the efforts they put forth. The cow-calf sector of the cattle industry is among the most heavily subsidized in agriculture – it is subsidized by ...
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(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.
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )One of the first things junior calf feeders need to learn is how to tell if calves are sick, or may be getting sick. Before you can tell if calves might be starting to get sick, you need to know how they act when well.
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )As the drought continues and temperatures remain above normal, cattle water becomes of greater concern. We have recent reports of cattle deaths in or around watering points suggesting death associated with water consumption. ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )As far as technologies go, body condition scoring is one of the most useful and least expensive. No computers, no scales – heck, you don’t even have to pen your cows to apply it. Although body condition was certainly ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )On any ranch, decisions must be made as to the management of each ranch resource (land, animals, personnel, facilities and finances). When those decisions are made with specific short- and long-term goals in mind, and when ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Many producers are facing low hay supplies and looking for alternative hay sources and ways to stretch limited supplies. This factsheet will provide some supplementation options and considerations when feeding varying ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Many producers are facing low hay supplies and looking for alternative hay sources and ways to stretch limited supplies. This factsheet will provide some supplementation options and considerations when feeding varying ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )This decision-making tool is intended to be used to compare the cost and value of different supplemental feedstuffs for beef cattle. In order to make these comparisons, the workbook automatically calculates nutrient cost ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Supplementing nutrients to cattle's concentrated feeds, harvested forages, or a complementary grazing program accounts for a significant portion of annual production costs in a cattle operation. To optimize productivity ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Because of its painful bite, the stable fly is a considerable pest of livestock and people. Populations of more than 20 flies per cow can significantly lower income for livestock producers. Infestations of 50 flies per cow ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Estrus synchronization—which is a manipulation of the reproductive process—offers several benefits. It: Reduces and in some cases eliminates the need to detect estrus and allows the herd manager to schedule breeding ...
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(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
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )To manage the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider several factors in a logical sequence. These factors are production conditions and markets, types of cattle, breeding systems, breeds, and selection of ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Animal response or performance is determined by two factors—genetics and environment. Environment often brings to mind factors such as climate, topography, and forage properties, but it also includes all other nongenetic ...