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Item Preparing Beef Calves for Market(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Machen, Rick; Gill, RonThe purpose of preconditioning stocker/feeder calves is to minimize the morbidity and mortality experienced by calves as they move from their ranch of origin into the beef production systemItem 2005 beef cattle research in Texas(Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University)Item Interpreting Grazing Behavior(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.Forage quantity and quality are important factors in determining grazing animal performance. For this reason, livestock producers need reliable indicators of these factors. Direct measures of vegetation, such as clipping and weighing, are useful for estimating the total amount of forage (plant material) present.Item Tending Cattle After the Winter Storm(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Machen, RickIt appears the worst of the early February winter blizzard that swept across the state has past. As water sources thaw and leak repairs get underway, cattlemen might give some thought to forage conditionsItem Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Davis, Ernest E.; McGrann, James; Mintert, JamesMarket integration, or retained ownership, involves carrying over a production activity into the next phase of preparation for the marketplace. There are certain advantages associated with this production and marketing strategy. Retained ownership through the stocker/feeder and finishing phase eliminates some trading points, which can lower procurement, transportation and selling costs. Cattle or calves may still be moved, but without the stress of being cycled through regular market channels. Such cattle can be shipped directly to the place where they will be grazed, backgrounded or finished in a feedlot.Item Comparative value of silages based on digestibility(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) McCollum, Ted; Bean, BrentPrice discovery for sorghum silages generally uses corn silage as a base value. Discounts are then applied using general assumptions of relative energy concentrations. However, there are variations in the energy value of silages. Recent data provided by a commercial laboratory in Kansas shows that, for the region including Texas, TDN values for corn silages averaged 70.9% but ranged 9-10% points either side of this average. The broad classification of sorghum silage averaged 63.7% and ranged 15% points either side of this average. Hence, there were sorghum silages with equal or greater value than average corn silage, and there were corn silages with values equal to or lower than average sorghum silage. Broadly classifying silages and pricing according to general assumptions of relative energy value does not adequately compensate or discount the actual silage being marketed. An alternative method of pricing would be based on the digestibility or energy value of the silage delivered. A base price would be set for a given digestibility or energy value then all silages could be evaluated and priced accordinglyItem Reproductive Performance in Replacement Heifers Has Long-Term Consequences on the Cow Herd(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Sprott, L.R.Everyone wants good cows! These are females that wean a calf annually throughout their lifetime. A cow’s ability to do this depends heavily on her performance as a heifer. Thus, good heifers, make for good cows. There is no question that selecting the right heifers, rearing them properly, and getting them bred early in their first breeding season has long-term positive impacts on herd production and profitability.Item Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) White, Larry D.; Troxel, Tom R.One of the first priorities for proper management of range resources is balancing animal numbers with forage supply. A balance between stocking rate and range utilization is necessary for the effective conversion of range forage to animal production plus maintaining future range production capabilities. To achieve this balance, ranchers need more information on current forage conditions. With timely forage inventories, planned stock flow information, and knowledge of ranch growing conditions, the amount of forage required to support livestock can be calculated and compared to the amount of forage available.Item Texas A&M Ranch to Rail: Four Year Summary(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) McNeill, John W.Item Selecion of a Grass Variety(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Bade, DavidItem Weaning Techniques for Beef Calves(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Gill, Ron; Carpenter, BruceWeaning is the most stressful time a calf will experience. It has been well documented that health problems such as bovine respiratory disease (pneumonia, “shipping fever� etc. ) usually begins with stress at weaning.Item Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Sprott, L. R.; Carpenter, Bruce; Thrift, ToddIt is often said that a bull contributes half the production in a calf crop. This may be true for an average bull, but probably exaggerates contributions from a poor quality bull and dramatically underestimates those from a good bull. A good bull offers both high fertility and high genetic breeding value for one or more economically important characteristics, such as growth, calving ease, maternal value and carcass quality.Item Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate & Grazing Management(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Carpenter, Bruce B.; Hart, Charles R.When dealing with drought, some of a livestock producer’s most important decisions concern stocking rates and grazing management. The effects of these decisions go far beyond survival of the current drought and can greatly influence recovery afterward.Item Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle V: Type and Breed Characteristics and Uses(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Hammack, Stephen P.The subject of breeds intrigues most beef cattle producers. However, breeds are only part of a genetic strategyItem Recognizing and Managing Common Health Problems of Beef Cattle(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Faries, Floron C., Jr.Many health problems in beef cattle can be managed successfully if they are detected early. Cattle owners can prevent or minimize losses by taking steps to keep the problems from recurring or spreading to the rest of the herd.Item Factors and Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cattle(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Hammack, Stephen; Gill, Ronald J.; Machen, RickItem Controllng Brown Stomach Worms in Cattle by Management(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Faries, Floron C., Jr.Protein deficient cattle have a low immunity against stomach worms. However, proper diet and pasture management can result in the control of brown stomach worms without the use of deworming drugsItem Retiring to Ranching(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Machen, Rick; Gill, RonThe dictionary also defines a rancher as “one who owns or works on a ranch�. Owning rural real estate and working in the outdoors is one thing. Being a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to you is another. Our challenge for this discussion is to outline a few noteworthy points for those blessed with the opportunity to retire to ranching.Item Bovine Trichomoniasis(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Hairgrove, Tom; Gill, RonBovine trichomoniasis (Trich) is a venereal disease of cattle caused by the protozoan Tritrichomonas foetus. This disease causes early pregnancy loss and occasional late-term abortions; it may also extend the breeding/calving season.Item Forage -related Cattle Disorders(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System) Herd, Dennis B.