Current Extension Publications Archive: Recent submissions
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(1999-09-20)Proper nutrition management during a cow's transition period (from the last 3 weeks of gestation through the first 2 weeks of lactation), is critical to successful lactation. This publication gives details for nutrition ...
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(1998-02-10)It is important for dairy operators to review their overall operations regularly and look for inefficiency. Production efficiency in dairies can be improved through changes in culling practices, reproductive efficiency, ...
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(2009-03-30)Body size and milking potential are important genetic traits in beef production. Wide ranges of body size can be efficient, depending on production environments, breeding systems and carcass specification. Biological ...
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(2000-01-11)This publication identifies and gives management strategies for various species of flies infesting Texas dairies, including houseflies, stable flies, horn flies, garbage flies and blow flies.
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(2006-06-21)Because forage production is not predictable, forage surveys should be conducted to estimate how long the accumulated forage supply will last during expected non-growth periods. This publication details the steps involved ...
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(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 ...
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(1998-04-23)This publication presents basic information about Texas' current public revenue system, with emphasis on taxes at the state and local government levels. Each tax is evaluated for economic efficiency and competitiveness, ...
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(1998-05-13)This publication explains the care symbols that must appear on all clothing. These labels indicate proper care methods--washing, drying, bleaching, drying, ironing and dry cleaning. If clothes are damaged when specified ...
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(1998-05-12)This publication explains the care symbols that must appear on all clothing. These labels indicate proper care methods--washing, drying, bleaching, ironing and dry cleaning. If clothes are damaged when specified care ...
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(1997-07-21)Sorghum ergot is a disease that attacks the unfertilized ovaries of the flowers of grain and forage sorghums and johnsongrass. This publication contains 3 color photographs to aid in diagnosis.
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(1998-07-20)Sorghum ergot is caused by a fungus that infects the ovaries of sorghum flowers, converting each into a white fungal mass. First discovered in Texas in March 1997, the fungus can produce large amounts of honeydew that ...
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(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 ...
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(1999-09-13)This publication in English and Spanish discusses good reasons for saving money and explains how to get the most from a savings account.
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(1999-09-10)This publication in English and Spanish explains why families should pay bills when they are due and how to find money to help pay bills.
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(1999-09-10)This publication in English and Spanish provides tips families can use to make sure money is available when bills are due.
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(2001-03-29)This publication in English and Spanish explains how families can learn to spend less money and how to find the best buys on large and small purchases.
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(2005-12-21)Diseases can be spread within a poultry operation and from one poultry facility to another. This publication, with tips in English and Spanish that can be posted, explains ways to prevent disease transmission by people, ...
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(1999-09-16)Home-based businesses are very popular, but many fail because of a lack of planning and little knowledge about how to ensure success. This publication contains information on business management and legal matters, as well ...
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(1999-05-14)Creating an emergency supply of food and water, and knowing how to safely handle food and water after a disaster, can reduce stress, worry and inconvenience. This publication provides information on water supply storage ...
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(2009-03-30)Choosing types of sires is one of the most important genetic decisions facing beef producers. This publication discusses the factors to consider in matching sires to a cow herd--environmental and management conditions and ...