Destocking decisions are never easy to make and are seldom made without substantial cost. Drought is an inevitable consequence of ranching in Texas. Management strategies need to include plans for drought so that ranch ...

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 ...

Droughts are common in Texas, and in West Texas there's a good chance that a given drought will last for consecutive years. Because droughts are inevitable, livestock managers need to plan for them.

When dealing with drought, some of a livestock producer’s most important decisions concern stocking rates and grazing management. The effects of these decisions go far beyond survival of the current drought and can greatly ...

Toxic plants can pose a major threat to livestock during a drought. Animals consume more of these plants during drought because fewer alternative range plants are available.

Many producers are facing low hay supplies and looking for alternative hay sources and ways to stretch limited supplies. This factsheet will provide some supplementation options and considerations when feeding varying ...

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for reproduction and several metabolic functions. Requirements for vitamin A are generally met from green growing forages. However, during extended periods with no green ...