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Beef Cattle Publications
Current News
Hurricane Preparedness Video I by Jason Cleere - Quick Time Version - Windows Media Version - MP3 Version
Hurricane Preparedness Video II by Jason Cleere - Quick Time Version - Windows Media Version - MP3 Version
Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle & Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas
National Animal Identification System: Texas Animal Health Commission Premises Registration web site
Resources for Pet, Livestock & Poultry Owners Impacted by Hurricane Rita by Floron Faries & Jason Cleere
Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program: Facts for Cattle Owners by Rick Machen, Ron Gill, Floron Faries & Tom Hairgrove
Business & Marketing
Beef Cattle Marketing Alliances by James Sartwelle, Ernie Davis, James Mintert & Rob Borchart
Beef Cattle Marketing Alternatives by Ernie Davis
Breakeven Costs for Cow-Calf Producers by L. R. Sprott
Causes of Farm & Ranch Failures by Danny Klinefelter
Cow-Calf Enterprise Standardized Performance Analysis by Stan Bevers & Dean McCorkle
Cow/Calf Production Record Keeping Software (Link to Oklahoma State Extension Publication)
Economic Tools to Evaluate Herd Liquidation Decisions in Breeding Cattle by Larry Falconer
Grid Pricing of Fed Cattle by Robert Hogan Jr., David Anderson & Ted Schroeder
Hedging Cattle With an LRP Policy by William Thompson, Stan Bevers & Jose Pena
Marketing Cull Cows - Understanding What Determines Value by Ron Gill
Partial Budget for Beef Cattle Management by James M. McGrann
Restructuring the Farm Business by Danny Klinefelter
Retained Ownership Strategies for Cattlemen by Ernie Davis, James McGrann, & James Mintert
Thinking About a Preconditioned Feeder Calf Sale by Rick Machen
Using a Slide in Beef Cattle Marketing by Rick Machen & Ron Gill
Drought Management
Alternatives for Cattle During Drought: Moving Cattle Off the Ranch by Ron Gill
Destocking Strategies During Drought by Ron Gill & William Pinchak
Maintaining Herd Performance During Drought by Ron Gill
Managing the Consequences of Drought by Rick Machen
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Livestock Management by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Planning - The Key to Surviving Drought by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate & Grazing Management by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Supplemental Feeding by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Toxic Range Plants by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Facilities & Equipment
Cattle Handling Pointers by Ron Gill, C. Pate, & Rick Machen
Corral & Working Facilities for Beef Cattle by Raymond Huhnke & Sam Sharp
Design of Ranch Corrals & Squeeze Chutes for Cattle
Livestock Handling Equipment - Squeeze Chutes, Tubs, Alleys, & Corrals (Listing of known (found) manufactures) by Ron Gill
General Management
Beef Performance Glossary
Buying vs. Raising Replacement Heifers by Jason Cleere
Dehorning, Castrating & Branding
Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle by Davey Griffin en Espanol
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock by Joe Paschal en Espanol
Implanting Beef Calves & Stocker Calves by Ted McCollum
Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners by Rick Machen and Robert K. Lyons
Management of Replacement Heifers for High Reproductive & Calving Rate by L. R. Sprott & Tom Troxel
Managing External Parasites of Texas Livestock & Poultry by Clifford Hoelscher, Carl Patrick & James Robinson
Producing & Marketing High-Value Calves by Jason Cleere & Larry Boleman
Raising Replacement Heifers on Winter Pastures in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas by L. R. Sprott & David Bade
Seven Management Techniques That Move Producers Toward Profitability by Daniel Posey
Genetics & Selection
Cattle Breeds (Link to Oklahoma State University)
Commercial Bull Selection Made EZ by Rick Machen
Current Breed Averages for EPD Traits
Matching Breeding Programs with Industry Targets: Use of Frame Score & Weight in Beef Cattle Selection by Ron Gill
Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle
I. An Overview by Stephen Hammack
II. Genetic-Environmental Interaction by Stephen Hammack
III. Body Size & Milking Level by Stephen Hammack & Ron Gill
IV. Breeding Systems by Stephen Hammack
V. Cattle Types & Breeds by Stephen Hammack
VI. Creating Cattle Breeds & Composites by Stephen Hammack
VII. Sire Types for Commercial Herds by Stephen Hammack
VIII. Expected Progeny Differences by Stephen Hammck & Joe Paschal
IX: Selection for Carcass Merit by Stephen Hammack
X. Frame Score & Weight by Stephen Hammack & Ron Gill
XI. Marker Assisted Selection for Beef Improvement by Joe Paschal
Health
Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle
Basics of Cattle Immunity by Tom Hairgrove & Stephen Hammack
Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations by Jason Cleere, Ron Gill & Angela Dement
Blackleg & Clostridial Diseases
Bovine Leptospirosis
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Beef Cattle by Floron Faries, Allen Roussel, Todd Thrift, Ron Gill & Derry Magee
Bovine Trichomoniasis by Tom Hairgrove & Ron Gill
Calf Scours: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Cattle Vaccines by Floron Faries
Controlling Bovine Tuberculosis & Other Infectious Diseases in Cattle With Total Health Management by Floron Faries & L. Garry Adams
Common Cattle Parasites by Floron Faries
Controlling Brown Stomach Worms in Cattle by Management by Floron Faries
Establishing Herd Immunity by Ron Gill
Factors Affecting Vaccination Response
Fall and Winter Health Problems in Cow-Calf Herds - Acorn Poisoning by Floron Faries
Foot Rot in Beef Cattle
Forage Related Cattle Disorders by Dennis Herd
Immunizing Beef Calves: A Preconditioning Immunization Concept by Floron Faries
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis by L. R. Sprott & Robert Field
Managing External Parasites of Texas Livestock & Poultry by Clifford H. Hoelscher, Carl D. Patrick & James V. Robinson
Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning by Charles Stichler & John C. Reagor
The Facts on Optaflexx™ by Jason Cleere
Proper Use of Drugs & Chemicals in Food Animals by Floron Faries
Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies by Jeffrey K. Tomberlin
Recognizing and Managing Common Health Problems of Beef Cattle by Floron Faries
Reproductive Diseases in Cattle by L. R. Sprott & Robert Field
Suppression of Stable Flies on Cattle by Jeffrey K. Tomberlin
Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program: Facts for Cattle Owners by Rick Machen, Ron Gill, Floron Faries & Tom Hairgrove
Urinary Calculi in Beef Cattle
Use of Preventative & Therapeutic Drugs in Show Animals by Floron Faries
Value Added Calf (VAC) - Management Program
Value Added Calf (VAC) - Vaccination Programs
Water Quality: Its Relationship to Livestock by Floron Faries, John Sweeten & John Reagor
Water Requirements for Beef Cattle
Nutrition
Blocks and Tubs by Rick Machen
Body Condition, Nutrition & Reproduction of Beef Cows by Dennis Herd & L. R. Sprott
Body Condition Scoring by Rick Machen
Body Fat in Beef Cows Affects Pregnancy Rates by L. R. Sprott
Comparative Value of Silages Based on Digestibility by Ted McCollum & Brent Bean
Composition of Alternative Feeds - Dry Basis by Dennis Herds
Drought Feeding Management by Dennis Herd
Effects of Grazing a Brown Midrib vs a Normal Sorhgum x Sudan Hybrid on Steer Performance by Jason Banta, Ted McCollum & Wayne Greene
Factors & Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cattle by Stephen Hammack & Ron Gill
Hay: Making, Storing & Feeding by David Bade & Sim A. Reeves, Jr.
How to Control Cow-Herd Feeding Expenses by Rick Machen
Managing for High Quality Hay by Charles Stichler & David Bade
Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas by Dennis Herd
Nutritional Considerations for Preconditioned Weaned Calves by Ted McCollum
Performance of Steers Grazing Photoperiod-sensitive & Brown Midrib Varieties of Sorghum-sudangrass by Kim McCuistion, Ted McCollum, Wayne Greene, Brent Bean, Rex Van Meter, Judson Vasconcelos, & Julio Silva
Performance of Stocker Cattle Grazing a Brown Midrib Sorghum x Sudan Hybrid in Either a Continuous or Rotational Grazing System by Jason Banta, Ted McCollum, Wayne Greene, K. W. McBride, G. Scaglia, J. J. Williams, Brent Bean & R. Van Meter
Phosphorus Removal by Silages of Corn & Varieties of Forage Sorghum & Sorghum-sudangrass by Ted McCollum & Brent Bean
Rations for a 1100 Pound Dry 225 Day Pregnant Cow, BCS=5, for Gain, with Minimum Activity & No Weather Stress by Dennis Herd
Rations for Cows on Coastal Hay by Dennis Herd
Rations for Cows on Sorghum Type Hay by Dennis Herd
Supplementation Strategies for Beef Cattle by Ted McCollum
The Cow's Digestive System by Whitney Rounds & Dennis Herd
Pasture, Range & Forage
2007 Texas Panhandle Forage Sorghum Silage Trial by Brent Bean, Ted McCollum, Dennis Pietsch, Matt Rowland, Bruce Porter, & Rex VanMeter
A Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers by Allan McGinty
Adapted Grasses for Texas Pastures by Donald Dorsett
Balancing Forage Demand With Forage Supply by Larry White & Tom Troxel
Do You Have Enough Forage by Larry White
Forage Quality Photo Guide by Robert Lyons, Rick Machen & Jerry Stuth
Forages for Beef Cattle by David Bade & Donald Dorsett
Grazing Systems for Profitable Ranches by C. Wayne Hanselka, B. J. Ragsdale & Barron Rector
Improving Rainfall Effectiveness on Rangelands by Allan McGinty, Thomas Thurow & Charles Taylor, Jr.
Integrated Brush Management Systems for Texans by C. Wayne Hanselka, Wayne Hamilton & Barron Rector
Interpreting Grazing Behavior by Robert Lyons & Rick Machen
Leasing Texas Rangelands by Larry White & Robert Whitson
Link to Soil & Crop Sciences Publication Database
Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations & Management by Robert Lyons & Rick Machen
Managing for High Quality Hay by Charles Stichler & David Bade
Reducing Livestock Losses to Toxic Plants by Allen McGinty & Rick Machen
Selection of a Grass Variety by David Bade
Stocking Rate Decisions by Larry White & Allan McGinty
Stocking Rate & Grazing Management by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Toxic Range Plants by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Why Range Forage Quality Changes by Robert K. Lyons, Rick Machen, & T. D. A. Forbes
Rancher's Management Guide
Rancher's Management Guide
Ranch to Rail
1992-1993 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1993-1994 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1994-1995 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1995-1996 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1996-1997 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1997-1998 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1998-1999 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
1999-2000 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
2000-2001 Summary Report by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
4-Year Summary by John McNeill
Comparison of 1998 to 2000 Ranch to Rail Program Results by John McNeill, Ted McCollum & Joe Paschal
Reproduction & Calving
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle by Gary Williams, David Forrest & David Patterson
Assisting Difficult Calving by Floron Faries
Avoiding Calving Problems by L. R. Sprott
Breeding Soundness of Bulls by L. R. Sprott, Todd Thrift & Bruce Carpenter
Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers by L. R. Sprott, Bruce Carpenter & Todd Thrift
Calf Removal - A Way to Stimulate Reproduction in Cows by L.R. Sprott
Choosing the Time of Year to Breed & Calve Beef Cows in Texas by L. R. Sprott
Determining Pregnancy in Cattle by Bruce Carpenter & L. R. Sprott
Gestation Table/Calving Calculator
Long Calving Seasons: Problems & Solutions by Bruce Carpenter & L. R. Sprott
Recognizing & Handling Calving Problems by John Beverly
Reproductive Diseases in Cattle by L. R. Sprott & Robert Field
Reproductive Performance of Replacement Heifers has Long-Term Consequences on the Cow Herd by L. R. Sprott
Synchronizing Estrus in Beef Cattle by L. R. Sprott & Bruce Carpenter
The Value & Use of Internal Pelvic Area Measurements in Beef Cattle by L. R. Sprott & Joe Paschal
Research Publications & Reports
Beef Cattle Research in Texas
Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter
Texas Beef Cattle Management Handbook (purchase $60) by Jason Cleere
Stocker Cattle
Stocker Cattle Management by John McNeill
Supplementing Stocker Cattle by Matt Cravey
Youth Livestock Judging Contest Publications
Approach to Placing a Market Steer Class by Chris Skaggs & Chris Boleman
Breeding Beef Cattle Judging Outline by Larry Boleman
Evaluating Market Steers from a Grading Standpoint by Chris Boleman
Livestock Judging Contest Scoring Procedures by Chris Skaggs & Chris Boleman
Presentation of Oral Reasons by Chris Boleman
Reasons Terminology for Breeding Cattle by Chris Skaggs & Chris Boleman
Reasons Terminology for Market Steers by Chris Skaggs & Chris Boleman
Sample Sets of Livestock Judging Oral Reasons by Former Members of the TAMU Livestock Judging Team
Using Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) & Scenarios in Livestock Judging Contests by Chris Boleman
Why Judging Beef Cattle is Important by Larry Boleman
Youth Projects
Basic Considerations for Junior Beef Cattle Projects by Stephen Hammack & Jason Cleere
Feeds & Feeding for Junior Beef Cattle Projects by Stephen Hammack
Managing Beef Cattle for Show by Larry Boleman, Dennis Herd & Chris Boleman
Sick Calves: How Do You Know by Stephen Hammack
Texas Major Show Steer Classification by Jason Cleere, Jim Mazurkiewicz & Stephen Hammack
The Facts on Optaflexx™ by Jason Cleere
Use of Preventative & Therapeutic Drugs in Show Animals by Floron Faries
Previous Major Show Steer Weight Breaks by Jason Cleere
Trends in Junior Steer Characteristics - Houston Livestock Show
Carcass Contest Results
Characteristics of 2009-Top Placing Steers at Houston by Stephen Hammack
