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Interpreting Grazing Behavior
(2000-12-01)
Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ...
What We Know About Coyotillo
(2000-05-16)
Coyotillo is a toxic plant that has poisoned people, cattle, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, horses, swine and chickens. This publication describes the plant, lists symptoms of livestock poisoning and discusses preventive measures.
Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management
(2002-01-04)
This publication explains the factors affecting livestock grazing distribution and discusses ways to improve it. It also reports the results of a study that used Global Positioning System collars to pinpoint the movement ...
Woody Plants for Wildlife: Brush Sculpting in South Texas and the Edwards Plateau
(1999-10-01)
Rangeland brush can be managed to accommodate wildlife. This publication discusses wildlife habitat requirements and lists 70 species of woody plants and the types of wildlife each attracts, including butterflies, bees and ...
Using Livestock to Manage Wildlife Habitat
(2003-06-19)
Livestock grazing can be an effective tool in managing wildlife habitat. This publication explains how grazing affects various wildlife species such as white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and turkeys, and how to select the ...
Mesquite Ecology and Management
(2009-05-12)
This publication explains how to manage mesquite successfully. Topics include plant growth and development as well as management options. 8 pages.
White-tailed Deer Browse Preferences for South Texas and the Edwards Plateau
(2003-01-06)
Deer prefer forbs, but these plants are not always available. Browse plants actually make up the major part of deer diets, and the specific browse plants deer eat depends on plant palatibility and availability. This ...
Weed Busters: How to take the Sting out of Texas Bull Nettle
(2007-04-10)
Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station have developed, tested and approved two three-step ways to control Texas bull nettle. This publication explains how you can effectively deal with ...
Brush Busters: How to Control Huisache
(2004-12-22)
Huisache is a tough, invasive plant that limits forage production and lowers the value of the wildlife habitat in the eastern half of Texas. This publication offers two three-step methods to control huisache; both are easy, ...
Forage Quality and Quantity in Texas: Managing Nutrition in Range Beef Cattle
(2002-09-23)
This publication provides beef producers with information on managing a nutrition program for range beef cattle. It discusses forage needs, body condition, crude protein and digestibiity of forage in the various areas of ...