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The Small Laying Flock
(1997-05-21)
This publication helps families interested in maintaining a small laying flock to produce eggs for home consumption. It covers housing, feeding and management of pullets and laying hens.
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
(1997-08-29)
Household wastewater treatment systems (septic systems) can contaminate ground water unless they are properly designed, constructed and maintained. This publication describes various kinds of systems and guides the homeowner ...
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 ...
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 ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
(1997-08-29)
Proper pesticide management is important to preventing ground water contamination. This publication contains helpful information about pesticide storage facilities, mixing and loading practices, and spill cleanup. A chart ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
(1997-08-29)
Products such as paints, solvents, adhesives, oils, cleaners, batteries, pesticides and wood preservatives are commonly used in households and on farms, but they can be hazardous to ground water if handled improperly. This ...
Pesticide Properties that Affect Water Quality
(1997-06-30)
In order to keep our water supplies safe from pesticide contamination, we must understand which pesticide properties affect water quality, and how. The subject is complex, as properties such as pesticide class, formulation, ...
Coping with Coyotes
(1997-06-19)
Coyotes are found throughout Texas. This publication describes their physical characteristics and behavior, as well as the signs that indicate coyote presence and damage to livestock. Suggestions on how to prevent damage ...
Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas
(1997-06-04)
Nutrient balance is the key to any effective nutrition program, especially where trace minerals are concerned. Many factors cannot be optimized when mineral intake is not properly balanced. Recommendations are given for ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Well-Head Management and Conditions
(1997-08-29)
The condition of a water well and its proximity to contamination sources determine the risk it poses to ground water. Topics covered include well location, well construction, well age and type, well depth, well maintenance, ...