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Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations
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)...
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Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle VIII: Expected Progeny Difference – EPD
...The first performance records of beef cattle were primarily weights or weight gains measured at weaning or as yearlings. Sound comparisons of individuals were often impossible because of animal and...
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Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle IV: Breeding Systems
Beef cattle producers have many options when choosing a breeding system. This publication explains how straight breeding and various types of crossbreeding systems work and the advantages and disadvantages of...
Beef Cattle
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,...
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Where’s the Beef?: Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales Online Course
...next level! Who is this for? Cattle producers Ranchers Participants interested in direct selling What will you learn? Legal considerations for direct beef sales. Economic considerations for direct beef sales....
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Where’s The Beef? Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales
Many beef consumers are interested in purchasing beef directly from the farm, making this a prime opportunity for cattle raisers. This publication discusses how to retail your beef to a...
Project
Texas 4-H Dairy Cattle 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....
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Managing External Parasites of Texas Cattle
...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)...
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Insecticide-Impregnated Ear Tags for Cattle
...prevalent insects affecting beef cattle. This publication details various insecticide-impregnated ear tags that can be used to help decrease the presence and effects of horn flies on cattle. (2 pages)...
Program
Beef 101
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. This workshop has become known as...