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Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals
(1999-02-08)
Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in Spanish as E-100S.
Stocking Rate Decisions
(1999-02-15)
Stocking rate determines animal performance, financial return, and the long-term condition of the range. This publication discusses the factors that affect stocking rate, the relationship of stocking rate to carrying ...
Do You Have Enough Forage?
(1999-02-12)
To limit the impact of a forage crisis, a rancher must be able to recognize forage shortfalls and make timely decisions for the good of the livestock and the enterprise. This publication discusses strategies that help ...
Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply
(1995-09-25)
Ranchers must achieve a balance between stocking rate and forage supply for effective conversion of range forage to animal production. This publication can help ranchers evaluate current forage conditions, make timely ...
Managing Warm-season Improved Pastures
(1998-10-09)
The quality and quantity of forage in pastures change throughout the year. This publication discusses weed control, fertilization, grazing management and rotational grazing as effective ways to manage pastures for quality ...
Understanding Forage Quality Analysis
(1998-03-23)
This publication discusses forage characteristics important to dairy rations and explains quality parameters such as protein and fiber content and relative feed value.
Managing Warm-season Improved Pastures (Spanish)
(1999-02-17)
The quality and quantity of forage in pastures change throughout the year. This publication discussess weed control, fertilization, grazing management and rotational grazing as effective ways to manage pastures for ...
Texas Alfalfa Production
(1997-05-05)
With proper management, alfalfa will produce forage with the highest protein and total digestible nutrient of any hay crop. To aid in alfalfa production, this publication provides information on pre-plant factors, planting ...
Managing Winter Annual Grasses in South & Southwest Texas
(1999-01-19)
Winter annual pastures in South and Southwest Texas provide high-quality forage for cattle, sheep and goats when native and bermuda grass pastures are dormant. This publication discusses the proper management of winter ...