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    • Machen, Rick; Kerth, Chris (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Relative to foods, eating habits and US consumer preferences, the spectrum is perhaps broader today than it has ever been. And to meet this array of preferences, the beef industry must offer traditional, natural, grassfed ...
    • Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Smith, Troy (American Angus Association; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      In the balance of stewardship and convenience, does remote drug delivery put BQA at risk?
    • Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Cattle Trichomoniasis or “trich� is a sexually transmitted disease of cattle caused by the organism Tritrichomonas foetus.
    • Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Once upon a time not all that long ago, all beef in North America was 100% grassfed. Cattle roamed freely over vast expanses of the Great Plains, much like the buffalo had grazed for hundreds of years. Spring roundups ...
    • Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      To qualify as halal, animals must be well cared for and preferably without blemish (scars or injuries). The feeding of animal by-products is prohibited. Animals should have access to drinking water until slaughtered.
    • Paschal, Joe C. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Livestock owners should 'hurricane-ize' their livestock each year prior to hurricane season. This would include making sure their livestock are current on their vaccinations (blackleg, leptospirosis, tetanus, encephalitis). ...
    • Paschal, Joe C. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences. Department of Animal Science (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      To qualify as kosher, animals must be well cared for and preferably without blemish (scars or injuries). The feeding of animal by-products is prohibited. Animals should have access to drinking water until slaughtered.
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • AgriLIFE Extension (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
    • Machen, Rick; Gill, Ron (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      The dictionary also defines a rancher as “one who owns or works on a ranch�. Owning rural real estate and working in the outdoors is one thing. Being a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to you is another. ...
    • Smith, Jason; Benavidez, Justin (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      This decision-making tool is intended to be used to compare the cost and value of different supplemental feedstuffs for beef cattle. In order to make these comparisons, the workbook automatically calculates nutrient cost ...
    • Machen, Rick (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      It appears the worst of the early February winter blizzard that swept across the state has past. As water sources thaw and leak repairs get underway, cattlemen might give some thought to forage conditions
    • Machen, Rick; Gill, Ron; Faries, Floron; Hairgrove, Tom (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Bovine trichomoniasis (Trich) is a venereal disease caused by the protozoan, Tritrichomonas foetus. Because Trich has no visible symptoms in bulls and few, if any, visible symptoms in cows and heifers, it is best to prevent ...