Animals & Livestock

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a wide array of publications, programming resources and events that covers the spectrum of animals within agriculture production from beef cattle to poultry, meat and wool sheep and bison.

Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, includes four diagnostic laboratories serving veterinarians, livestock producers and government agencies.

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Animals & Livestock

Publications

Publication

The dairy industry in the Southern Ogallala Region has grown rapidly in recent years. This publication outlines the industry's contribution by exploring economic and environmental impacts related to employment, water usage and changing agricultural practices. (18 pages)

Publication

Knowledge of historical basis patterns can be useful when estimating expected sale or purchase prices at the conclusion of a futures or options hedge, when evaluating a current cash market quote, and when forecasting cash prices. This publication explains how livestock basis is computed, outlines an approach to developing a history of local basis levels, […]

Publication

USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains the requirements of the program and the way it works. (5 pages)

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

RanchTV provides online educational content related to the Extension animal science program.

Program

The Texas Wildlife Services Program provides statewide leadership in the science, education and practice of wildlife management to protect the state’s agricultural, industrial and natural resources, as well as the public’s health, safety and property.

Program

The Veterinary Science Curriculum offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is designed to provide students a solid base in veterinary science so they may make informed decisions about pursuing a career in the veterinary field.

Courses

Course

Get everything you need for the Equine Reproductive Management Short Course and the Mare and Foal Workshop in this bundle!

Course

In this course, horse owners and managers will learn about important topics related to managing the broodmare and foal.

Course

Environmental Quality Management of Animal Feeding Operations II will cover various topics for managing animal feeding operations. In this course, you will learn about animal manure and wastewater treatment, managing manure for air quality protection, nutritional strategies, and manure utilization.

Southwest Dairy Day

This event will give producers and the community the opportunity to learn more about new technologies and advancements that are being made in the dairy industry.

All Resources on Animals & Livestock

  • Publication

    The dairy industry in the Southern Ogallala Region has grown rapidly in recent years. This publication outlines the industry's contribution by exploring economic and environmental impacts related to employment, water usage and changing agricultural practices. (18 pages)

  • Publication

    Knowledge of historical basis patterns can be useful when estimating expected sale or purchase prices at the conclusion of a futures or options hedge, when evaluating a current cash market quote, and when forecasting cash prices. This publication explains how livestock basis is computed, outlines an approach to developing a history of local basis levels, […]

  • Publication

    USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains the requirements of the program and the way it works. (5 pages)

  • Publication

    This 12-page publication examines the impact of the swine industry on the region’s economy and water use.

  • Publication

    This publication highlights the positive effect of Brahman influence on prices of breeding stock sold in a South Texas auction. Though Brahman influence typically decreases the price for feeder cattle in other regions, its well-known breed effects and hybrid vigor in crosses add significant value to breeding stock in South Texas. Cattle attributes for the […]

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