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Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--01: An Overview
(2007-09-19)
This publication is an overview of the genetic strategies that can help beef cattle producers have more successful and profitable operations. When managing the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider production ...
Forage Quality Photo Guide
(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.
Seven Management Techniques that Move Cow-Calf Producers towards Profitability
(2005-06-09)
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 ...
Grid Pricing of Fed Cattle
(2009-03-02)
There are several value-based fed cattle pricing systems, including formula pricing, price grids and alliances. This publication describes the different cattle pricing methods and helps you decide which is best for you.
Bioterrorism Preparedness--Anthrax
(2002-04-24)
This publication explains how people can prepare for a terrorist attack that uses anthrax. It discusses the reasons anthrax might be used in a bioterrorist attack and lists symptoms of anthrax infection in people and signs ...
Manure Harvesting Frequency: The Key to Feedyard Dust Control in a Summer Drought
(2000-11-27)
Summer drought can make dust control in feedyards more challenging than usual. Supplemental water may not keep pace with daily evaporation. The key to dust control is managing the depth of dry manure in the pens by harvesting ...
Choosing the Time of Year to Breed and Calve Beef Cows in Texas
(2001-01-04)
The time of year that cows calve directly affects many herd management practices. Therefore, producers should consider carefully the time of year to breed cattle. This publication looks at research that covers several ...
Immunizing Beef Calves: A Preconditioning Immunization Concept
(2000-12-20)
Properly vaccinating an entire herd, including pregnant cows, calves, replacement heifers and bulls, can prevent disease outbreaks caused by both dormant and incubating infections. This preconditioning immunization helps ...
Management of Imported Fire Ants in Cattle Production Systems
(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 ...
Using Body Condition Scores to Manage Range Cows and Rangeland
(2001-07-19)
This publication explains how beef cattle producers can use body condition scores to manage nutrition and improve reproductive performance of their herds, and protect the range resource. Also discussed are the results of ...