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Management of Imported Fire Ants in Cattle Production Systems
(2004-03-31)
This publication can help ranch managers develop integrated pest management plans for managing fire ant problems in cattle operations. It covers the specifics of managing fire ants in hay pastures and rangelands, around ...
Using Body Condition Scores to Manage Range Cows and Rangeland
(2001-07-19)
This publication explains how beef cattle producers can use body condition scores to manage nutrition and improve reproductive performance of their herds, and protect the range resource. Also discussed are the results of ...
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--08: Expected Progeny Difference
(2003-08-20)
This publication for beef producers discusses the role of genetic selection in producing beef cattle. It explains the traits included in a genetic evaluation of producing stock, how to interpret EPD scores and how to use ...
Forages for Beef Cattle
(2002-09-05)
Pasture forages for beef cattle are of five types--warm-season perennials, warm-season annuals, cool-season annuals, cool-season perennials and legumes. This publication discusses the five types and proposes a year-round ...
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle II: Genetic-Environmental Interaction
(2009-01-27)
Animal performance is determined by genetics, environment and the interaction between the two. This publication illustrates the interaction of genetics with physical environment, nutrition, management, and economics.
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle
(1999-03-11)
Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria, ...
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Beef Cattle
(2002-02-05)
Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria ...
Cattle Vaccines
(2005-11-11)
Vaccines deliver antigens that stimulate the body's production of antibodies in response to disease. Cattle can be vaccinated with noninfectious or infectious vaccines. The types of vaccine products, proper handling of ...
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle X: Frame Score, Frame Size, and Weight
(2009-04-02)
Body size is an important genetic factor in beef cattle production. Size is most accurately estimated by considering several factors, such as weight, skeletal size and body condition. Frame Scores are a way of estimating ...