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Texas Poultry Pest Control Practices
(1999-06-01)
A 1996 survey of 242 Texas poultry operators found that fire ants and darling beetles have emerged as major pests in the industry. Survey results included types of poultry operations, pests, control methods and needs, and ...
Composting Horse Manure
(1999-07-02)
Uncontrolled stockpiles of horse manure can be an unsightly, smelly and fly-infested mess. However, composting manure can eliminate the messy problems and provide a modest additional income for horse enthusiasts, operators ...
Sorghum Ergot: Distinguishing Sphacelia and Sclerotia of Claviceps africana in Seed
(1999-07-05)
The field symptoms of sorghum ergot are familiar to anyone involved in sorghum production. It is more difficult to identify the fungal pathogen in seed because there is a lack of understanding about the structure and ...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
(1999-07-26)
Protect yourself and your family from the deadly effects of carbon monoxide--a colorless, odorless poisonous gas. This publication describes the warning signs of carbon monoxide exposure and includes a home safety checklist.
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, ...
Supplementation Strategies for Beef Cattle
(1997-11-03)
Supplemental nutrients for cattle--as concentrated feeds, harvested forages, or a complementary grazing program--accounts for a significant portion of annual production costs in a cattle operation. The producer should know ...
Family Financial Fitness Exercises: The Importance of Saving Money
(1999-09-13)
This publication in English and Spanish discusses good reasons for saving money and explains how to get the most from a savings account.
Family Financial Fitness Exercises: The Value of Paying Creditors
(1999-09-10)
This publication in English and Spanish explains why families should pay bills when they are due and how to find money to help pay bills.
TEX-A-SYST: Introduction
(1997-08-29)
Tex-A-Syst is a series of publications to help rural residents assess the risk of ground water pollution and understand practices that can protect ground water. This introduction covers the characteristics of aquifers and ...