Agrilife Extension Resources

This publication explains how people can prepare for a terrorist attack that uses anthrax. It discusses the reasons anthrax might be used in a bioterrorist attack and lists symptoms of anthrax infection in people and signs in animals. (4 pages)

This study guide helps the reader attain essential knowledge and skills related to IPM for the control of insect pests in agriculture and the environment.

This poster/flyer reminds ranchers to watch for ticks that threaten wildlife and livestock, collect them for identification, and call the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, or a large-animal veterinarian. (1 page)

Biosecurity in the beef cattle industry involves understanding disease transmission, and animal immunity, then establishing a sound program for disease prevention. This publication explains general biosecurity practices. (3 pages)

Proteger una piara de cerdos de enfermedades implica comprender como se transmiten las enfermedades y establecer un programa solido de vacunacion y practicas generales de bioseguridad. (3 paginas)

Horse owners know the importance of protecting their animals from disease. This publication explains how diseases are transmitted and how horses can be protected by establishing a core vaccination and a risk-based vaccination program. (8 pages)

This publication summarizes the disease and transmission characteristics of bovine trichomoniasis in bulls and cows. It also outlines strategies producers can use to control the spread of the disease. (2 pages)

Texas cattle producers have reported an increasing number of cases of bovine anaplasmosis, a disease that causes anemia, abortion, decreased production, and death. This publication explains what causes the disease, how it spreads, and how to prevent and manage it. (3 pages)

There may not be one “best” way to control fire ants, but this publication can help you find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound method for each situation.