Browsing by Author "Cleere, Jason"

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    • 2017-2021 Texas Show Steer Breed Classification Guidelines 
      Cleere, Jason; Shackelford, Wade; Osbourn, Jamie (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Classifying the breed of a show steer in Texas used to be easy. Only three British breeds were shown. Crossbreeding among them was rare and easily recognized, and only Brahman crosses were shown in Texas. Today, there are ...
    • Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations 
      Cleere, Jason; Gill, Ronald J.; Dement, Angela (2008-10-06)
      Biosecurity 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.
    • Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations 
      Cleere, Jason; Gill, Ron; Dement, Angela (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      For beef cattle, biosecurity involves a system of management practices that prevent diseases from infecting a herd. Although biosecurity is often associated with foreign animal diseases, the term also applies to common ...
    • Buying Vs. Raising Replacement Heifers 
      Cleere, Jason (2006-01-02)
      When 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, ...
    • Buying vs. Raising Replacement Heifers 
      Cleere, Jason (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Should beef cattle producers raise replacement heifers, or buy them? Many pieces of paper have been scribbled on by producers trying to find the right answer. The problem is that no one answer is right for all producers. ...
    • Producing and Marketing High-Value Calves 
      Cleere, Jason; Boleman, Larry L. (2006-06-22)
      With production costs increasing and calf prices remaining fairly stable, cow-calf producers are searching for ways to add value to calves and make their operations more profitable. In this publication readers will learn ...
    • Texas Show Steer Breed Classification 
      Cleere, Jason; Mazurkiewicz, Jim; Hammack, Stephen P. (2008-02-28)
      With as many as 16 breeds and breed-cross classes in Texas shows, classifying the breed of a show steer is not always easy. Show steers are sorted into breed classes based on visual characteristics, which is often a matter ...
    • The Facts on Optaflexx™ 
      Cleere, Jason (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      On January 28, 2004 Elanco Animal Health made Optaflexx™ a new medicated feed additive for finishing cattle, commercially available. The active ingredient in Optaflexx™ is Ractopamine Hydrochloride which is the same compound ...