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Texas 4-H Beef Project
(2000-07-27)
This tri-fold brochure explains the opportunities in 4-H beef projects, the membership requirements, potential costs, goals and objectives, volunteer leader opportunities, and career development possibilities.
Managing Beef Cattle for Show
(2001-11-16)
This publication gives advice on raising beef cattle to exhibit at shows. Topics include animal selection, feeding, general health management, disease prevention, calf handling, and preparing for the show.
Texas Show Steer Breed Classification
(2008-02-28)
With as many as 16 breeds and breed-cross classes in Texas shows, classifying the breed of a show steer is not always easy. Show steers are sorted into breed classes based on visual characteristics, which is often a matter ...
Block and Tub Supplements for Grazing Beef Cattle
(2003-03-19)
Block supplements offer cattle producers a means of supplementing the diets of their grazing beef cattle. This publication discusses the types of blocks available and recommendations for the use of each.
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--03: Body Size and Milking Level
(2009-03-30)
Body size and milking potential are important genetic traits in beef production. Wide ranges of body size can be efficient, depending on production environments, breeding systems and carcass specification. Biological ...
Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program
(2009-04-30)
This publication summarizes the disease and transmission characteristics of bovine trichomoniasis in bulls and cows. It also outlines new measures being implemented in Texas to control the spread of the disease.
Controlling Brown Stomach Worms in Cattle by Management
(2002-02-05)
Proper diet and pasture management can control brown stomach worms in cattle without the use of deworming drugs. This publication explains how the combination works.
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 ...
Recognizing and Handling Calving Problems
(2003-05-28)
This guide explains the calving process and gives instructions for assisting the cow and calf during and after calving. Various stages of pregnancy are illustrated.
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle V: Type and Breed Characteristics and Uses
(2008-03-18)
A fundamental challenge in commercial beef production is matching genetic capability with climatic, nutritional, management and market conditions. This publication discusses functional levels of types and breeds of cattle ...