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Fall and Winter Health Problems in Cow-Calf Herds
(2005-09-09)
Producers can prevent or minimize health problems in cow-calf herds in fall and winter by reducing the stresses caused by inadequate nutrition, sudden feeding changes and unsanitary conditions. This publication describes ...
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--11: Marker Assisted Selection for Beef Improvement
(2005-07-15)
This publication is Number 11 in the series "Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle. Bits of DNA called markers can be useful in determining possible specific performance of a particular trait; these markers are ...
Recognizing and Managing Common Health Problems of Beef Cattle
(2005-06-10)
Producers can successfully manage many health problems in beef cattle if they detect them and take steps early. This publication explains common problems found in beef cattle, their probable causes, and suggested corrective ...
Common Cattle Parasites
(2005-11-11)
This publication discusses common internal and external parasites in cattle: hairworms, lung worms, liver flukes, coccidia, horn flies, lice and grubs. Preventive and treatment methods are also covered.
Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers
(2005-09-09)
Management techniques can help ensure that bulls contribute their fullest production potential and improve the chances of high fertility. Proper bull selection and management from weaning through maturity will boost their ...
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 ...
Cattle Vaccines
(2005-11-11)
Vaccines deliver antigens that stimulate the body's production of antibodies in response to disease. Cattle can be vaccinated with noninfectious or infectious vaccines. The types of vaccine products, proper handling of ...