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Item African Rue Biology and Management(2002-10-17) Hart, Charles R.; JWAfrican rue is a toxic and highly invasive plant found in western parts of Texas. This publication describes the plant and explains the symptoms it can cause in livestock that ingest it. There are suggestions for controlling African rue on rangeland and on rights-of-way and noncropland areas.Item Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle(1994-09-29) Gill, Ronald J.; EGAnaplasmosis is an infectious disease of cattle that destroys red blood cells. The disease is caused by a parasite, Anaplasma marginale, found in the red blood cells of infected cattle. It can be transmitted from infected to healthy cattle by insects or surgical instruments. The stages of the disease, control programs, and methods of treating and halting an outbreak are discussed.Item Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle(2007-01-03) Patterson, D.; Forrest, D. W.; Williams, G. L.; JWThese proceedings summarize historical and current research on the physiological processes of the estrous cycle, procedures for synchronizing estrus and ovulation, and the proper application of these systems for artificial insemination. There is also a review of the biological and managerial factors that affect fertility in bulls and cows.Item Assisting Difficult Calving(2006-12-20) Faries Jr., Floron C.; JFCalving difficulty is frequently caused by disproportionate size--the calf is too big for the birth canal. This publication discusses the stages of labor, how to assist in delivery and what to do after the delivery of a calf.Item Avoiding Calving Problems(1998-03-12) Sprott, L. R.; DBCalving difficulty, or dystocia, is influenced largely by genetics and the age of the dam. The main cause of calving problems is heavy birthweight. Solutions include selecting the right bull and mating it to properly developed heifers.Item Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances(2000-09-13) Sartwelle III, James D.; Davis, Ernest E.; Mintert, James R.; Borchardt, Rob; VJThis 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 run, producers are advised to maintain flexibility in their herds and learn all they can about different pricing structures.Item Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations(2008-10-06) Cleere, Jason; Gill, Ronald J.; Dement, Angela; LABiosecurity 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.Item Bioterrorism Preparedness--Anthrax(2002-04-24) Lawhorn, D. Bruce; CBThis publication explains how people can prepare for a terrorist attack that uses anthrax. It discusses the reasons anthrax might be used in a bioterrorist attack and lists symptoms of anthrax infection in people and signs in animals.Item Block and Tub Supplements for Grazing Beef Cattle(2003-03-19) Machen, Richard V.; CBBlock supplements offer cattle producers a means of supplementing the diets of their grazing beef cattle. This publication discusses the types of blocks available and recommendations for the use of each.Item Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows(1998-03-16) Herd, Dennis B.; Sprott, L. R.; DBProducers must be able to evaluate beef cows' body reserves and to relate the evaluation to reproductive and nutritional management. Topics discussed include the practical importance of body condition scoring and various BCS suggestions.Item Bovine Paratuberculosis of Beef Cattle(2002-02-05) Faries Jr., Floron C.; Roussel, Allen J.; Thrift, Todd A.; Gill, Ronald J.; Magee, Derry D.; VJParatuberculosis, 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 and control and prevention of the disease.Item Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle(1999-03-11) Faries Jr., Floron C.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Stokes, Sandra R.; Magee, Derry D.; Roussel, Allen J.; GNParatuberculosis, 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, and control and prevention of the disease.Item Break-even Costs for Cow/Calf Producers(1998-10-14) Sprott, L. R.; DBCalculating the break-even costs of production can help cow/calf producers make better management decisions for the current year or for the near future. This publication explains how to figure break-even costs.Item Breeding Soundness of Bulls(1998-10-09) Sprott, L. R.; Thrift, Todd A.; Carpenter, Bruce B.; GNThe breeding ability and genetic makeup of the bull are critical to any breeding program. This leaflet explains the function of each organ in the bull's reproductive system, the evaluation of a bull's breeding soundness, and how genetic factors affect puberty.Item Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers(2005-09-09) Sprott, L. R.; Carpenter, Bruce B.; Thrift, Todd A.; DBManagement 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 contributions to herd productivity.Item Buying Vs. Raising Replacement Heifers(2006-01-02) Cleere, Jason; DBWhen 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, facilities and management level; economics; herd health; cow genetic base; crossbreeding systems and calving difficulty.Item Calf Removal: A Way to Stimulate Reproduction in Cows(2003-10-08) Sprott, L. R.; CBCows that are slow to breed or fail to breed are costly to producers. One of the factors that delays the resumption of estrous activity in a cow--and subsequent breeding--is nursing stress. Removing a calf from a dam, either short-term or permanently, can reduce such stress. This publication discusses the conditions that warrant altering nursing activity and methods to do soItem Cattle Vaccines(2005-11-11) Faries Jr., Floron C.; DBVaccines 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 vaccines, and vaccination procedures are discussed in this publication.Item Choosing the Time of Year to Breed and Calve Beef Cows in Texas(2001-01-04) Sprott, L. R.; GNThe time of year that cows calve directly affects many herd management practices. Therefore, producers should consider carefully the time of year to breed cattle. This publication looks at research that covers several factors and suggests breeding and calving dates to avoid in Texas.Item Common Cattle Parasites(2005-11-11) Faries Jr., Floron C.; DBThis 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.