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Freestall Facilities in Central Texas
(1999-06-04)
Dairy producers in Central Texas will find this information useful in evaluating freestall dairy facilities. Other topics to be considered in evaluating a change in facilities include moisture deficits for the area, labor ...
Dairy Outreach Program Training and Continuing Education Program
(1999-10-30)
This publication describes the training and continuing education required for those who own or operate concentrated animal feeding operations in Texas.
Breeding Soundness of Bulls
(1998-10-09)
The breeding ability and genetic makeup of the bull are critical to any breeding program. This leaflet explains the function of each organ in the bull's reproductive system, the evaluation of a bull's breeding soundness, ...
Understanding Forage Quality Analysis
(1998-03-23)
This publication discusses forage characteristics important to dairy rations and explains quality parameters such as protein and fiber content and relative feed value.
Anionic Salt Programs for Close-Up Dry Cows
(1998-12-17)
Dairy farmers can improve long-term milk production by having a well-managed program for dry cows during the last 3 weeks before calving. This publication explains how an anionic salt program can help control subclinical ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Milking Center Wastewater Treatment
(1997-08-29)
Storing wastewater from the milking center and applying it to crops is the best method of preventing ground water contamination. This publication discusses proper methods of storing and applying such waste, with illustrations ...
Tracking Dairy Efficiency
(1998-02-10)
It is important for dairy operators to review their overall operations regularly and look for inefficiency. Production efficiency in dairies can be improved through changes in culling practices, reproductive efficiency, ...
Feeding the Transition Dairy Cow
(1999-09-20)
Proper nutrition management during a cow's transition period (from the last 3 weeks of gestation through the first 2 weeks of lactation), is critical to successful lactation. This publication gives details for nutrition ...
Reproductive Diseases in Cattle
(1998-12-03)
This publication describes prevention measures, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for the most common reproductive diseases in cattle: brucellosis (Bang's disease); leptospirosis; infectious bovine rhinotracheitis ...
Hedging Milk with BFP Futures and Options
(1999-06-23)
Basic Formula Price (BFP) milk futures and options can be used to hedge, or lock in, milk prices in order to manage milk price fluctuations. This publication offers information on futures contracts, basis, cash settlement ...