Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Livestock Management

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 4-page publication explains the steps that should be included in a livestock producer's plans for dealing with drought.

Livestock producers need to create flexible plans for dealing with drought. This publication explains the steps that should be included in such a plan, including taking a forage inventory, using stocker animals, establishing a livestock management strategy, and sorting and culling livestock. (4 pages)

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