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Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Climatic and Financial Risk with Grazing
(2002-03-04)
Both climatic and financial risks can be reduced through proper grazing management. The effects of grazing, the importance of animal numbers, and the principle of rest and graze are detailed here, along with strategies for ...
Closure of Lagoons and Earthen Manure Storage Structures
(2002-09-12)
This publication explains the regulations, options and procedures for closing earthen storage and treatment structures for livestock or poultry manure.
Proper Usage of Drugs and Chemicals in Food Animals
(2002-02-15)
The Food and Drug Administration enforces regulations pertaining to the drugs and chemicals that may be used in food animals. To comply with laws prohibiting excessive drug residues in foods, producers must strictly adhere ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Using Forage Harvest Efficiency to Determine Stocking Rate
(2002-01-11)
Grazing pressure determines both animal performance and the long-term health of the rangeland. Moderate grazing ensures that rangeland is properly stocked for the amount of forage available. Knowing how to estimate grazing ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Patch Grazing and Sustainable Rangeland Production
(2002-10-28)
Grazing distribution is a major concern to livestock producers. This publication addresses uneven grazing patterns in livestock and recommends ways to overcome such behaviors.
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock (Spanish)
(2002-08-12)
When a hurricane threatens, livestock owners should be prepared to protect their animals, their barns and equipment, and their feedstocks. This publication explains what to do to make sure your livestock are safe during ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Residual Forage for Rangeland Health
(2002-01-11)
Livestock grazing is a tool for managing economic and climatic risk. Overgrazing increases a producer's risk should drought occur or market prices decline. This publication explains the importance of leaving enough forage ...
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock
(2002-08-12)
When a hurricane threatens, livestock owners should be prepared to protect their animals, their barns and equipment, and their feedstocks. This publication explains what to do to make sure your livestock are safe during ...