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Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning
(2001-09-05)
Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning in cattle are noninfectious conditions that can kill livestock. This publication explains the causes and symptoms of these conditions as well as preventive measures and sampling and testing ...
Common Cattle Parasites
(2005-11-11)
This publication discusses common internal and external parasites in cattle: hairworms, lung worms, liver flukes, coccidia, horn flies, lice and grubs. Preventive and treatment methods are also covered.
Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations
(2008-10-06)
Biosecurity in the beef cattle industry involves understanding disease transmission and animal immunity, and then establishing a sound program for disease prevention. This publication explains general biosecurity practices.
Buying Vs. Raising Replacement Heifers
(2006-01-02)
When deciding on the best strategy for replacing heifers, beef cattle producers should weigh several factors. This publication discusses several such issues, including current and future market prices; herd size; pastures, ...
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 ...
Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances
(2000-09-13)
This leaflet focuses on the three kinds of beef carcass alliances: breed association-sponsored; commercial; and natural/implant-free. Each is intended to help producers make their operations more profitable. In the long ...
Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners
(2000-04-12)
New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ...
Cow-Calf Enterprise Standardized Performance Analysis
(2009-03-02)
SPA is a tool for determining the production and financial performance of an individual cow-calf enterprise. It allows producers to compare production systems, identify areas that need to be changed and measure progress ...
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--09: Selection for Carcass Merit
(2003-08-20)
This publication discusses the traits that are desired in beef carcasses, including the genetic component to carcass quality. It also explains ways to improve beef quality by selective breeding techniques.
Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers
(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 ...