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    Horn flies are the most damaging insect to cattle in Texas. This publication explains biological, cultural, and chemical methods of controlling horn flies. Various insecticides used to suppress horn flies...
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    ...Dust emission factors Dust emission characteristics Abatement tactics for controlling dust from cattle feeding operations The target audience is: Educators Extension agents CAFO operators Industry advisory groups Regulators (15 pages)...
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    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,...
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    The process of palpating to determine pregnancy in cattle and the equipment used during palpation are described and illustrated in this bulletin. The female reproductive system is discussed, along with...
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    Cattle producers can synchronize estrus (heat) to breed fertile females rapidly. The manipulation of the reproductive process reduces the need to detect estrus, creates a more uniform calf crop, and...
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    This publication discusses common internal and external parasites in cattle: hairworms, lung worms, liver flukes, coccidia, horn flies, lice and grubs. Preventive and treatment methods are also covered....
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    This publication describes prevention measures, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for the most common reproductive diseases in cattle: brucellosis (Bang's disease); leptospirosis; infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) and bovine diarrhea (BVD)...
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    Vaccines deliver antigens that stimulate the body's production of antibodies in response to disease. Cattle can be vaccinated with noninfectious or infectious vaccines. The types of vaccine products, proper handling...
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    Proper diet and pasture management can control brown stomach worms in cattle without the use of deworming drugs. This publication explains how the combination works. (2 Pages)...
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    The replacement management strategy involves comparing the values of the breeding stock you own with the value of potential replacements and then choosing the investment with the highest expected worth....
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