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Livestock Production

We deliver wide-ranging educational programs focused on research-based livestock production and management practices. Online educational materials and in-person resources like specialists, workshops and conferences are available to guide producers on topics spanning from animal forage production and nutrition to breeding and marketing.

Related Departments: Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Entomology, Poultry Science, Soil and Crop Sciences 

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Livestock Veterinary Entomology

Livestock veterinary entomology is the evaluation and understanding of ectoparasites that bite and feed on livestock and companion animals, affecting animals' thriftiness, behavior, and lifestyle.
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Livestock Production

Publications

Publication

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)

Publication

Esta publicacion explica como se transmiten las enfermedades y como los productores lecheros pueden establecer programas de prevencion con practicas adecuadas de bioseguridad. Las tablas enumeran las enfermedades comunes del ganado lechero y las formas en que se tratan.

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

FarmHope offers educational trainings and free mental health counseling services for Texas ag producers, farm workers, and their families.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available through the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute at 979-436-0700.

Program

These proven beef quality practices are simply better methods of doing the same jobs you’re already doing.

Program

Beef 101 is a three-day intensive hands-on program designed for anyone who has an interest in expanding their knowledge of the total beef industry.

Courses

Course

An educational initiative designed to help new and inexperienced landowners understand the fundamentals of natural resource management.

Summer Horsemanship School Program

This fun and educational opportunity serves to strengthen the foundation of horsemanship and develop advanced riding skills for youth and adults alike!

All Resources on Livestock Production

  • Publication

    Esta publicacion explica como se transmiten las enfermedades y como los productores lecheros pueden establecer programas de prevencion con practicas adecuadas de bioseguridad. Las tablas enumeran las enfermedades comunes del ganado lechero y las formas en que se tratan.

  • Publication

    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)

  • Program

    FarmHope offers educational trainings and free mental health counseling services for Texas ag producers, farm workers, and their families.

    If you or someone you know needs support, help is available through the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute at 979-436-0700.

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  • Program

    These proven beef quality practices are simply better methods of doing the same jobs you’re already doing.

  • Program

    Beef 101 is a three-day intensive hands-on program designed for anyone who has an interest in expanding their knowledge of the total beef industry.

    Texas A&M University Meat Science instructor

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