Browsing Beef Cattle Resources (Animal Science/AgriLife Extension Services) by Title

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    • Maintaining Herd Performance During Drought 
      Gill, Ron; Pinchak, William (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Drought always presents unique and difficult management situations. Most managers are caught somewhat by surprise by the size, scope and severity of drought. Getting off to a late start in managing through any drought would ...
    • Management and economic considerations for beef cow-calf producers during challenging markets or adverse weather conditions 
      Smith, Jason; Banta, Jason (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The current COVID-19 situation has driven a decline in the value of calves and feeder cattle. Markets are expected to remain volatile throughout the foreseeable future. As a result, opportunities and strategies to minimize ...
    • Management of Replacement Heifers for a High Reproductive and Calving Rate 
      Sprott, L.R.; Wikse, Steve (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      A profitable beef operation involves producing the maximum pounds of beef at the least possible cost. Profitability is primarily dependent on reproductive performance, which is best measured by percent calf crop. "Percent ...
    • 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: ...
    • Managing Beef Cow Supplementation Costs 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Managing Beef Cow Supplementation Costs 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Managing External Parasites of Texas Cattle 
      Swinger, Sonja L. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The Texas dairy and beef cattle industry is a $12 billion industry and controlling external parasites is an important part of avoiding financial losses. External parasites, commonly called ectoparasites, cost livestock ...
    • Managing for High Quality Hay 
      Stichler, Charles; Bade, David (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Hay is the most common source of stored feed used in livestock operations. Surveys show that 86% of the harvested hay is used on the producer’s own farm; therefore, producers should be concerned with producing quality ...
    • Managing for High-quality Hay 
      Stichler, Charles; Bade, David (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Hay is the most common source of stored feed used in livestock operations. Because surveys show that 86 percent of the harvested hay is used on the producer’s own farm, producers should be concerned with producing ...
    • Managing the Consequences of Drought 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Marketing Cull Cows - Understanding What Determines Value 
      Gill, Ron (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Under drought conditions it is likely many operations will experience lower conception rates than normal. Feed costs and uncertainty about growing seasons next year make culling of these open cows appear to be the correct ...
    • Matching Breeding Programs with Industry Targets: Use of Frame Scores and Mature Weight in Beef Cattle Selection 
      Gill, Ronald (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas 
      Herd, Dennis B. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The proper balance of protein, energy, vitamins and all nutritionally important minerals is needed to make a successful nutrition program, one that's productive yet economical. Nutrient balance is the key to any effective ...
    • Natural, Grassfed and Organic Beef 
      Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Health consciousness is an ever increasing concern – in the political, environmental, social and personal health arenas. As Americans attempt to eat healthier, producers respond and new products appear in the marketplace ...
    • Nitrates and Prussic Acid in Forages: Sampling, Testing and Management Strategies 
      Provin, T.L.; Pitt, J.L. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      When nitrates and prussic acid accumulate in forage, the feed may not be safe for livestock consumption.
    • Nutritional Considerations for Preconditioned Weaned Calves 
      McCollum, Ted, III (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Powerpoint presentation
    • Partial Budget for Beef Cattle Management 
      McGrann, James M. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Changes in the original ranch management plan can occur daily and the partial budget can be very useful in determining if the changes will contribute to profits. Only those items that are subject to change are considered ...
    • Performance of steers grazing photoperiod-sensitive and brown midrib varieties of sorghum-sudangrass 
      McCuistion, Kim; McCollum, Ted; Greene, Wayne; Bean, Brent; Van Meter, Rex; Vasconcelos, Judson; Silva, Julio (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Sorghum-sudangrass hybrids can be used for stocker cattle grazing during the summer months. This type of vegetation provides an abundance of forage; however, nutritional value can vary among varieties. Brown midrib varieties ...
    • Performance of Stocker Cattle grazing a Brown midrib Sorghum x Sudan Hybrid in either a Continuous or Rotational Grazing System 
      Banta, J.P.; McCollum, F.T., III; Greene, L.W.; MCBride, K.W.; Scaglia, G.; Williams, J.J.; Bean, B.; Van Meter, R. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      This study was conducted at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Bushland during the summer of 2001. Performance of stocker heifers grazing Seed Resources BMR 200 (brown midrib sorghum x sudan hybrid) in either a ...
    • Phosphorus removal by silages of corn and varieties of forage sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass 
      McCollum, Ted (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Phosphorus use by crops is becoming a greater issue in the Panhandle region. The cattle feeding industry and the dairy industry must maintain nutrient management plans for their facilities. A primary focus of these plans ...