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- PublicationBeef 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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- PublicationSouth Texas ranching operations may increase their profitability by adopting three management strategies Cow pregnancy testing Breeding soundness testing Shortening calving seasons The study used the Financial and Risk Management...