Dairy Cattle

We offer a wide variety of resources focused on dairy industry-related topics ranging from overall animal health to specifics on nutrition, production and labor. Whether you are looking for an online resource or an in-person expert, we have the solutions you need.

Related Departments: Animal Science

Biosecurity Practices for Dairy Operations

This publication explains how diseases are transmitted and how dairy producers can establish prevention programs with proper biosecurity practices. Tables list common diseases of dairy cattle and ways they are treated. (7 pages)

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Dairy Cattle

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

The Texas 4-H Agriculture & Livestock Program provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy.

Dairy Outreach Program Area

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides the necessary training and continued education programs for DOPA certification.

All Resources on Dairy Cattle

  • Project

    The dairy cattle project is a great way to learn about the dairy industry and milk production, animal nutrition, health and reproduction.

  • Program

    The Texas 4-H Agriculture & Livestock Program provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy.

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  • Tools and Apps

    The TickApp for Texas and the Southern Region has been developed to provide citizen consumers and professional practitioners with a convenient guide to the identification of ticks impacting humans, livestock, companion animals, and wildlife.

  • Tools and Apps

    The TAMMI website is an electronic informational clearinghouse, developed and designed with a mission to provide agricultural waste management education and information on demand.

  • Lab

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

    Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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