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(2007-09-19)This publication is an overview of the genetic strategies that can help beef cattle producers have more successful and profitable operations. When managing the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider production ...
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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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(2003-08-20)Beef cattle producers face two types of breeding decisions--which animals will be allowed to reproduce and which males will be bred to which females. This leaflet describes various breeding systems in detail and discusses ...
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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 ...
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(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 ...
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(2003-08-20)This publication discusses the traits that are desired in beef carcasses, including the genetic component to carcass quality. It also explains ways to improve beef quality by selective breeding techniques.
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Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--11: Marker Assisted Selection for Beef Improvement (2005-07-15)This publication is Number 11 in the series "Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle. Bits of DNA called markers can be useful in determining possible specific performance of a particular trait; these markers are ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )When evaluating prospective breeding animals, it is helpful to have an estimate of their genetic transmitting potential. For most production traits, this estimate is best calculated using records of performance.
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(2005-08-16)The Texas AgrAbility Project provides assistance and education to disabled farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers. This leaflet describes the services provided and lists contacts for more information.
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(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1969)
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(Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1985)
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(2020-04-21)Agricultural cooperatives possess a unique business structure, unlike investor-owned firms. One of the most important differences is how an agricultural cooperative is run and controlled by owner-directors. However, when ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2003)The intent of this study was to analyze the leadership concepts developed for the National FFA Essential Learnings Project based on the analysis of high school agricultural science teachers' perceptions. The study's ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
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(1997-05-05)With proper management, alfalfa will produce forage with the highest protein and total digestible nutrient of any hay crop. To aid in alfalfa production, this publication provides information on pre-plant factors, planting ...
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(2004-08-05)This compilation identifies (through purely subjective means) the most significant weather events to strike Texas and Oklahoma since the keeping of regular weather records. This information first appeared in Nielsen-Gammon’s ...
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(2012-02-14)Protection of the agriculture and food infrastructure, defined as "the physical production and distribution systems critical to supporting national security and economic well-being, including all activities essential to ...
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(Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1970)