Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers
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- August 31, 2021
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Overview
Effective ranch management requires a tremendous amount of information about subjects such as livestock husbandry, grazing management, weed and brush control, and seeding rangeland. Practical information about these topics is contained in easy-to-read tables and charts and forms a handy reference for ranchers. Examples of specific information included are: guide to use of saline waters for livestock; average composition of common feeds; commonly used grazing systems; sprayer calibration instructions for herbicidce application; and seeding rates for grasses. (34 pp., 8 charts, 18 tables)
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