Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Author "Carpenter, Bruce B."

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    • Breeding Soundness of Bulls 
      Sprott, L. R.; Thrift, Todd A.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (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, ...
    • Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers 
      Sprott, L. R.; Carpenter, Bruce B.; Thrift, Todd A. (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 ...
    • Determining Pregnancy in Cattle 
      Beverly, John R.; Sprott, L. R.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2008-12-16)
      The process of palpating to determine pregnancy in cattle and the equipment used during palpation are described and illustrated in this bulletin. The female reproductive system is discussed, along with the developmental ...
    • Integrated Toxic Plant Management Handbook: Livestock Poisoning Plants of the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas 
      Hart, Charles R.; McGinty, Allan; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2001-01-11)
      Photographs, plant descriptions, and symptoms of poisoning help ranchers identify toxic plants that may be harmful to their livestock in West Texas. There is also information on grazing, livestock management, and toxic ...
    • Long Calving Seasons: Problems and Solutions 
      Carpenter, Bruce B.; Sprott, L. R. (2007-06-20)
      There is an important relationship between the length of the calving season and dollar return, pounds of calf weaned and the reproductive performance of the breeding herd. This publication explains that relationship. It ...
    • Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Livestock Management 
      Carpenter, Bruce B.; Hart, Charles R. (2001-04-24)
      Livestock producers need to create flexible plans for dealing with drought. This publication explains the steps that should be included in such a plan, including taking a forage inventory, using stocker animals, establishing ...
    • Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Planning: The Key to Surviving Drought 
      Hart, Charles R.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2001-05-02)
      This publication outlines the steps that ranchers should take to survive a drought. Those steps include developing a plan for each enterprise of the operation, ranking strategic ranch goals, planning for resource flow, ...
    • Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate and Grazing Management 
      Hart, Charles R.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2001-05-03)
      This publication explains how stocking rates and grazing management decisions can help a ranch survive a drought. To deal with drought, a rancher must monitor forage supply and demand; use a conservative stocking rate and ...
    • Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Supplemental Feeding 
      Carpenter, Bruce B.; Hart, Charles R. (2001-05-31)
      When forage quality and/or quantity is affected by drought, livestock producers usually must decide whether to offer supplemental feed. This publication offers advice on making decisions about supplementation and gives ...
    • Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Toxic Range Plants 
      Hart, Charles R.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2001-05-03)
      Toxic plants can pose a major threat to livestock during a drought. This publication explains the importance of knowing which plants are toxic, keeping the range healthy, and preventing toxic plant problems.
    • Synchronizing Estrus in Cattle 
      Sprott, L. R.; Carpenter, Bruce B. (2007-04-13)
      Cattle producers can synchronize estrus (heat) to breed fertile females rapidly. The manipulation of the reproductive process reduces the need to detect estrus, creates a more uniform calf crop, and shortens the breeding ...