Browsing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Author "Lyons, Robert K."

Hanselka, C. Wayne; Lyons, Robert K. (2004-12-22)

Huisache is a tough, invasive plant that limits forage production and lowers the value of the wildlife habitat in the eastern half of Texas. This publication offers two three-step methods to control huisache; both are easy, ...

Estimating Grazeable Acreage for Cattle

Hohlt, Jason C.; Lyons, Robert K.; Hanselka, C. Wayne; McKown, David (2009-04-17)

Research using cattle fitted with GPS collars has shed light on how cattle behave in response to different landscape features such as brush, rock cover, slope, water, forage and grazing land accessibility. This publication ...

Forage Quality and Quantity in Texas: Managing Nutrition in Range Beef Cattle

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Stuth, Jerry W. (2002-09-23)

This publication provides beef producers with information on managing a nutrition program for range beef cattle. It discusses forage needs, body condition, crude protein and digestibiity of forage in the various areas of ...

Forage Quality Photo Guide

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Stuth, Jerry W. (2000-08-18)

The relationship between forage quality and the physical appearance of feces of grazing cattle is explained. Four photographs provide a quick and easy visual reference for evaluating the diet quality of grazing beef cattle.

Grazing and Browsing: How Plants are Affected

Lyons, Robert K.; Hanselka, C. Wayne (2001-12-13)

Grazing and browsing can have a neutral, positive or negative effect on rangeland plants. This publication explains the effects of grazing and browsing on plants, details the indicators of overuse of the range, and lists ...

Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat

Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F. (2001-09-10)

With the proper management strategies, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey habitat can be integrated in one wildlife enterprise.

Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat (Spanish)

Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F. (2001-09-10)

This leaflet offers management strategies for integrating habitats to accommodate white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey in one wildlife enterprise.

Interpreting Grazing Behavior

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2000-12-01)

Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ...

Juniper Biology and Management in Texas

Lyons, Robert K.; Owens, M. Keith; Machen, Richard V. (2009-04-23)

Junipers (or cedars) are a major management concern on Texas rangelands. This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas--ashe juniper and redberry juniper. Watershed management, ...

Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners

Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K. (2000-04-12)

New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ...

Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners.

Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K.; (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2000)

Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2002-01-04)

This publication explains the factors affecting livestock grazing distribution and discusses ways to improve it. It also reports the results of a study that used Global Positioning System collars to pinpoint the movement ...

Mesquite Ecology and Management

Lyons, Robert K.; Rector, Barron S. (2009-05-12)

This publication explains how to manage mesquite successfully. Topics include plant growth and development as well as management options. 8 pages.

Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Forage Quality and Quantity

Lyons, Robert K. (2000-11-01)

This publication focuses on ways of recognizing and correcting problems with both forage quality and forage quantity. Both are important, and both can be the reason for poor animal performance.

Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Climatic and Financial Risk with Grazing

Hanselka, C. Wayne; Lyons, Robert K.; Holechek, Jerry L. (2002-03-04)

Both climatic and financial risks can be reduced through proper grazing management. The effects of grazing, the importance of animal numbers, and the principle of rest and graze are detailed here, along with strategies for ...

Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Patch Grazing and Sustainable Rangeland Production

Hanselka, C. Wayne; Lyons, Robert K.; Teague, Richard (2002-10-28)

Grazing distribution is a major concern to livestock producers. This publication addresses uneven grazing patterns in livestock and recommends ways to overcome such behaviors.

Stocking Rate: The Key Grazing Management Decision

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2001-07-19)

Stocking rate is the most important grazing management decision a rancher makes. This publication covers all the factors involved in determining an appropriate stocking rate, including rainfall and forage production, range ...

Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Forbes, T. D. A. (1999-02-08)

Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in Spanish as E-100S.

Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals (Spanish)

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V.; Forbes, T. D. A. (2001-09-10)

Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in English as L-5152.

Using Body Condition Scores to Manage Range Cows and Rangeland

Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2001-07-19)

This publication explains how beef cattle producers can use body condition scores to manage nutrition and improve reproductive performance of their herds, and protect the range resource. Also discussed are the results of ...