Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Author "CB"
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Bed Bugs Gold, Roger E.; Howell Jr., Harry N. (2001-11-15)Bed bugs infest beds, bedding and furniture and feed on the blood of humans. This publication explains how to identify bed bugs, how to locate infestations and how to control these pests.
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Howell Jr., Harry N. (2002-01-18)Bed bugs infest beds, bedding and furniture and feed on the blood of humans. This publication explains how to identify bed bugs, how to locate infestations and how to control these pests.
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Lawhorn, D. Bruce (2002-04-24)This publication explains how people can prepare for a terrorist attack that uses anthrax. It discusses the reasons anthrax might be used in a bioterrorist attack and lists symptoms of anthrax infection in people and signs ...
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Lawhorn, D. Bruce (2002-04-24)This publication discusses the risk of a bioterrorist attack involving smallpox and related viruses. It lists likely countermeasures and explains the disadvantages of vaccination. Also discussed are future needs for smallpox ...
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Machen, Richard V. (2003-03-19)Block supplements offer cattle producers a means of supplementing the diets of their grazing beef cattle. This publication discusses the types of blocks available and recommendations for the use of each.
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Sprott, L. R. (2003-10-08)Cows that are slow to breed or fail to breed are costly to producers. One of the factors that delays the resumption of estrous activity in a cow--and subsequent breeding--is nursing stress. Removing a calf from a dam, ...
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Ong, Kevin (2003-03-12)This leaflet describes the fungus Entomosporium, which attacks photinia and Indian hawthorn plants. The publication describes the disease cycle and recommends cultural practices to control and treat the disease.
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Klinefelter, Danny A. (2003-04-14)Consideration of certain questions can help a producer evaluate business proposals and maximize profit. This publication discusses the issues that will help determine the likelihood of success of a business venture.
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Vestal, Andy (2003-01-03)Biotechnology is a tool for modifying the DNA of organisms to produce foods. Consumers need to know how these products are tested to safeguard human and animal health and the environment. This pamphlet discusses the agencies ...
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Boecker, Steve; Edelman, Jaime; Gergini, Timm; Hawkins, Carole; Hinnant, Thomas; O'Neill, Kelli (2002-09-18)This publication is one of the Explore the Genetic Frontier series brochures that discuss the use of biotechnology to develop new varieties of plants for human needs. Texas is the No. 1 producer of cotton in the United ...
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Vestal, Andy; Hawkins, Carole (2002-10-19)Today's food labels provide consumers with nutrition information. This publication discusses the content of labels on foods derived from biotechnology and the agencies that regulate such labeling.
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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 ...
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Bade, David H.; Dorsett, Donald J. (2002-09-05)Pasture forages for beef cattle are of five types--warm-season perennials, warm-season annuals, cool-season annuals, cool-season perennials and legumes. This publication discusses the five types and proposes a year-round ...
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New, Leon (2004-08-09)This publication explains how to supply adequate water to sorghum to achieve optimum yields. Topics include plant growth stages, soils, irrigation systems, pre-plant irrigation, recent research results and management tools.
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McFarland, Mark L.; Lemon, Robert G.; Stichler, Charles (2002-04-11)Irrigation water quality is determined by the total amounts of salts and the types of salts the water contains. In this publication you'll learn why well water can be salty, what problems salty water can cause, what tests ...
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Muegge, Mark A.; Robinson, James V. (2002-10-09)This publication describes and illustrates common pests of forage crops in Texas. It discusses treatment options and pesticide application techniques as well as specific insecticides labeled to treat specific pests.
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Klinefelter, Danny A. (2003-04-14)Successful management of a family business involves certain practices. This publication discusses those characteristics and offers suggestions for handling common pitfalls.
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Stichler, Charles; Reagor, John C. (2001-09-05)Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning in cattle are noninfectious conditions that can kill livestock. This publication explains the causes and symptoms of these conditions as well as preventive measures and sampling and testing ...
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Bielamowicz, Mary K. (2003-02-10)This publication defines nutritional terms and lists the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes for which recommended dietary allowances have been established. Additional information is provided on the sources of ...
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Bielamowicz, Mary K. (2003-02-10)This publication defines nutritional terms and lists the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes for which recommended dietary allowances have been established. Additional information is provided on the sources of ...