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The Proper Use of Cotton Harvest-Aid Chemicals
(1995-08-17)
Many factors influence the effectiveness of harvest-aid chemicals. One of the most important is plant maturity. This publication explains various methods by which producers can track plant maturity to ensure that defoliants ...
Hatching Eggs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
(1995-07-28)
Science projects involving eggs and embryos can lay the foundation for studies of the life sciences, introduce scientific methods and promote an appreciation for life. This manual is designed to aid classroom teachers in ...
Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle
(1994-09-29)
Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease of cattle that destroys red blood cells. The disease is caused by a parasite, Anaplasma marginale, found in the red blood cells of infected cattle. It can be transmitted from infected ...
A Haemonchus Contortus Management Plan for Sheep and Goats in Texas
(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 ...
Perennial Weed Control During Fallow Periods in the Texas High Plains
(1995-08-17)
A three-phase perennial weed control program is detailed in this publication. It includes a chart with chemical suggestions for controlling specific weeds.
Monitoring Internal Parasite Infection in Small Ruminants
(1998-05-19)
Fecal egg counts are a practical, cost-effective diagnostic tool for determining parasite burden in sheep and goats. This publication describes materials and equipment needed and explains the procedure for making valid egg counts.
The Food Nutrition Link--Level III Nutrition for the Health of It
(1995-11-03)
4-H members in the level three food project learn about nutrients, foods of different cultures, and careers in the food industry.
The Food Nutrition Link - Level II Leader Guide
(1995-11-01)
This curriculum focuses on food buying, storage and preservation, and the nutritional value of convenience foods.
Backyard Production of Meat Rabbits in Texas
(1998-06-11)
Raising domesticated meat rabbits can provide nutritious, wholesome meat for the family table, educational experiences for young people, enjoyable activity for family members of all ages, rich manure for gardening, and ...
Production of Virginia Peanuts in the Rolling Plains and Southern High Plains of Texas
(1995-08-01)
Cultural practices such as crop rotation, maintaining plant nutrition, irrigation management and disease management are crucial for the successful production of Virginia peanuts. This publications describes these and other ...