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After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Farming and Grazing in Mind
(2009-04-07)
As Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This ...
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 ...
Composting Large Animal Carcasses
(2006-10-31)
Disposing of large animal carcasses can be a problem for agricultural producers. Composting is a simple, low-cost method that yields a useful product that can be used as fertilizer. In this publication you'll learn the ...
Use of Preventative and Therapeutic Drugs in Show Market Animals
(2001-03-12)
Various medicines are used in show market livestock and poultry, but exhibitors must ensure that the carcasses do not contain illegal residues of drugs, chemicals and feed additives. Only approved substances should be used. ...
Rainwater Harvesting: Livestock
(2007-05-24)
Providing enough water can be a problem when grazing livestock are on rangeland. This publication identifies sources of water that are the least expensive, explains how rainwater capture is done, and gives specific examples ...
Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers (Spanish)
(2005-11-16)
Effective ranch management requires a tremendous amount of information about subjects such as livestock husbandry, grazing management, weed and brush control, and seeding rangeland. Practical information about these topics ...
Water Quality Guide for Livestock and Poultry
(1998-09-30)
This publication discusses some of the most common contaminants in the drinking water of livestock and poultry. A table lists the Maximum Contaminant Level of some harmful substances.
Analyzing Replacement Stock Alternatives
(2008-10-21)
Replacement management strategy involves comparing the values of the breeding stock you own with the value of potential replacements, and then choosing the investment with the highest expected worth. This publication ...
Composting Manure and Sludge
(2008-07-08)
Composted manure and sludge can be a valuable fertilizer, but special equipment is required. Composting can be done with windrow operations, aerated windrow operations or aerated bins. Factors that affect composting rates ...
Proper Usage of Drugs and Chemicals in Food Animals
(2002-02-15)
The Food and Drug Administration enforces regulations pertaining to the drugs and chemicals that may be used in food animals. To comply with laws prohibiting excessive drug residues in foods, producers must strictly adhere ...