Search results for: “Beef Cattle”
- PublicationThis publication aims to help beef producers protect Texas waterways from contamination that is associated with the production of livestock, and that may pose a health risk to Texas citizens....
- PublicationChoosing functional types of sires is one of the most important decisions for beef producers. That choice should depend on: Climatic, management, and market conditions Number of production phases Breeding...
- PublicationIn South Texas cow-calf operations, overstocking and variations in rainfall and forage conditions mean: That cattle must be fed supplemental hay or range cubes Increased operating costs Affects on a...
- PublicationNutritional management is complicated by changing forage quality and quantity. This publication discusses forage quality trends in various regions of Texas, tools to analyze the nutritional environment of cattle and...
- PublicationSouth Texas ranching operations may increase their profitability by adopting three management strategies Cow pregnancy testing Breeding soundness testing Shortening calving seasons According to research by the Texas AgriLife Extension...
- PublicationResearch has shown that South Texas cow-calf operations may increase their profitability by artificially inseminating their cows. This publication explains the benefits of artificial insemination. (5 pages)...
- PublicationThis publication explains how South Texas cow-calf operations may significantly increase their profits by adopting the four calf-management practices analyzed in this case study. (6 pages)...
- PublicationAnimal performance is determined by genetics, environment, and the interaction between the two. This publication illustrates the interaction of genetics with the physical environment, nutrition, management, and economics. (4 pages)...
- Project...explore all areas of the industry such as animal husbandry, livestock selection, health, and care. You can also compete with beef cattle at local, county, state, and national cattle shows....
- Publication...biological and chemical control methods. It includes pesticide suggestions for beef cattle and nonlactating dairy cattle, lactating dairy cattle, sheep and nonlactating goats, swine, horses, poultry, and premises. (42 Pages)...