Browsing by Subject "Sheep"
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(1998-11-30)This pocket guide is a reference for 4-H members who raise show lambs. The manual covers facilities and equipment needs, lamb selection, nutrition, health, management and feeding, fitting and showing.
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(2002-10-17)African 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 ...
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(2008-10-06)This publication explains the important diseases of sheep and goats and ways to prevent them through vaccination and biosecurity practices.
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(2002-04-24)This 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 ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1990)The objective of this study was to calibrate and validate the Texas A&M forage dynamics, diet selection, and sheep production models for the Edwards Plateau region of Texas. Field data from three sites, one near Brady and ...
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(2015-05-12)Establishment of a successful pregnancy is dependent upon proper communication between the conceptus and uterus and provides the critical physiological and anatomical groundwork required to maintain growth and development ...
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(2008-04-15)This publication discusses the distribution of feral hogs as well as their habitats, food habits and reproduction. Feral hogs can damage crops and kill lambs and kid goats. Methods of control are also explained.
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)Reciprocal influences of plants and animals were investigated in a study conducted in 1979 and 1980 by varying the ratio of cattle, sheep, and goats in five pasture grazing populations. Diet selection, voluntary forage ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)The U.S. sheep industry has been declining in size for many years. Many factors have contributed to the decline of the sheep industry including declining consumption of lamb and mutton, the growth in manmade fiber use, ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1988)A factorial experiment with four levels of crude protein [CP; 133 (HP), 100 (MP), 67% (LP) of NRC requirements and a control group which received no supplemental feed], three times of supplement initiation [TIME; mid- (P1) ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1979)Delayed neurotoxicity has occurred in livestock treated for parasitism with haloxon. The condition, characterized by posterior ataxia, has been produced experimentally in sheep. The neurotoxic effect of haloxon is similar ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1987)Data from a purebred Rambouillet range flock between the years of 1919 and 1985 were analyzed to determine: the relationship of age, body weight, birth type, sex of natal twin on lamb and fleece production, and longevity; ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)One thousand one hundred nine ewes were utilized in a study to investigate growth and maturing patterns of sheep and their relationship to fleece and lamb production. This study furnishes information on growth and maturing ...
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(1998-05-22)Internal parasites are the single largest threat to the profitability of sheep and goat production in Texas. Haemonchus contortus is the parasite of greatest concern. This publication explains common symptoms, sources of ...
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(2017-04-25)Intrauterine growth restriction or IUGR is the setback in development arising from restricted fetal growth during gestation. This restricted growth is identified by precursors not only at parturition, but additionally ...
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(2000-12-01)Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ...
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(2000-04-12)New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ...
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(2008-10-07)USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains requirements of the program and the way it works.
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(2003-02-20)The primary control strategy for internal parasites in sheep and goats has been the use of anthelmintics. Because overuse has caused the development of resistant strains, new strategies must be used. This publication lists ...