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- We offer a wide array of information, resources and events related to beef cattle, Texas’ largest agricultural industry. Whether you are looking for an online resource or an in-person expert,...
- PublicationThis publication is Number 11 in the series Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle....
- PublicationPure breed cattle operators in South Texas who adopt an embryo transfer program may increase profitability by over 5 percent, according to a study by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service....
- PublicationTo manage the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider several factors in a logical sequence. These factors are production conditions and marketing, types of cattle, breeding systems, breeds,...
- Publication...domesticated, distinct populations developed in response to prevailing influences of natural selection. After domestication, some cattle populations became even more distinct as cattle raisers influenced which individuals reproduced. (8 pages)...
- PublicationA fundamental challenge in commercial beef production is matching genetic capability with climatic, nutritional, management and market conditions. This publication discusses functional levels of types and breeds of cattle to...
- PublicationMore cattle are being marketed on carcass merit. This has prompted greater interest in breeding and feeding cattle that produce desirable carcasses. Improving carcass merit starts with genetic selection, choosing...
- PublicationSupplemental nutrients for cattle–as concentrated feeds, harvested forages, or a complimentary grazing program–account for a significant portion of annual production costs in a cattle operation. The producer should know how...
- PublicationSelling cattle in advance of delivery requires the seller to estimate the future weight of the cattle. The sale price usually must be adjusted because delivery weights differ from estimated...
- PublicationBody size and milking potential are primary genetic traits in beef production. Levels of size and milk influence production functions, such as nutritional requirements, reproduction, and rate and efficiency of...