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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 ...
    • Basic Considerations for Junior Beef Cattle Projects 
      Hammack, Stephen P.; Cleere, Jason J. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      If you’re going to show a steer or beef heifer, you need to consider some basic points, in addition to the quality of the animal.
    • Characteristics of 2017 Houston Top-Placing Steers 
      Hammack, Stephen P. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The following summarizes 2017 data by characteristic according to type (British, American, Continental). This year, the former Chianina Cross and All Other Breeds and Crosses divisions were combined and separated in three ...
    • Feeds and Feeding for Junior Beef Cattle Projects 
      Hammack, Stephen P. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Most junior beef cattle exhibitors today probably buy feed in a commercially mixed, complete ration. At least partly because of this, many junior feeders may know little of the basics of beef cattle nutrition. The following ...
    • Fundamentals of Evaluating Market Steers 
      Callis, Brandon; Franke, Jake (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Market steers that are carcass oriented (muscular and optimally finished) plus supported with a sound, and correctly balanced skeletal design will be class-winning or top pair candidates. Steers that have problems/faults ...
    • Managing Beef Cattle for Show 
      Boleman, Larry L.; Herd, Dennis B.; Boleman, Chris T. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      There’s a lot you need to know if you’re going to raise beef cattle to exhibit at shows. Your first job is to decide what kind of beef project you want to undertake. There are four types of beef projects to consider: ...
    • Previous weight breaks for major stock shows in Texas 
      Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Sick Calves: How do you know? 
      Hammack, Stephen (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      One of the first things junior calf feeders need to learn is how to tell if calves are sick, or may be getting sick. Before you can tell if calves might be starting to get sick, you need to know how they act when well.
    • 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 ...
    • Trends in Junior Steer Characteristics Houston Livestock Show 
      Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Use of Preventative & Therapeutic Drugs in Show Animals 
      Faries, Floron, Jr. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Various preventive and therapeutic medicines may be used for disease management in show market livestock and poultry. These include vaccines and bacterins, antibiotics and antibacterials, parasiticides and corticosteroids. ...