Current News
Bull Management for Cow and Calf Producers by L. R. Sprott, Bruce Carpenter and T. A. Thrift
Replacement Heifer Selection, Development, and Reproduction by Bruce Carpenter and Ron Gill
Supplemental Feedstuff Cost and Value Calculator by Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Justin Benavidez
- Supplemental Feedstuff Cost and Value Calculator – Beef Cattle Version 2.0: Supporting Information by Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Justin Benavidez
Don’t Introduce Trichomoniasis to Your Herd by Tom Hairgrove & the Texas Animal Health Commission
Beef – Good and Good For You by Rick Machen and Chris Kerth
Darting BQA Problems by Troy Smith
Grassfed Beef Business – Grand Future? by Rick Machen
Retiring to Ranching by Rick Machen & Ron Gill
Natural, Organic and Grassfed Beef by Rick Machen
Halal Meats by Rick Machen
Kosher Foods by Rick Machen
Beta-agonists in Beef Cattle Rations by Rick Machen
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock by Joe Paschal
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock (Spanish) by Joe Paschal
Tending Cattle After the Winter Storm by Rick Machen
Cold Weather Livestock Stewardship by Rick Machen
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
Management and economic considerations for beef cow-calf producers during challenging markets or adverse weather conditions by Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Jason Banta
Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle & Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas
Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program: Facts for Cattle Owners by Rick Machen, Ron Gill, Floron Faries & Tom Hairgrove
Business and Marketing
Preparing Beef Calves for Market by Rick Machen & Ron Gill
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 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
Factors and Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cows by Stephen Hammack, Ron Gill & Rick Machen
Stretching Limited Hay Supplies: Dry Cow Fed Low Quality Hay by Jason Banta
Stretching Limited Hay Supplies: Wet Cows Fed Low Quality Hay by Jason Banta
Destocking Strategies During Drought by Ron Gill & William Pinchak
Drought Feeding Management by Dennis Herd
Maintaining Herd Performance During Drought by Ron Gill
Managing the Consequences of Drought by Rick Machen
Points to Consider about Water Quality by Ted McCollum
Rations for Cows on Good Coastal Hay
Rations for Cows on Sorghum Hay
Water Quality: Its Relationship to Livestock by Floron C. Faries Jr., John M. Sweeten and John C. Reagor
Management and economic considerations for beef cow-calf producers during challenging markets or adverse weather conditions by Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Jason Banta
Vitamin A Requirements and Considerations for Beef Cattle by Jason Banta
A Cost Calculator: For Drought Management of Beef Cows
Alternatives for Cattle During Drought: Moving Cattle Off the Ranch by Ron Gill
Evaluating Drought Forced Culling Decisions by Larry Falconer and David Anderson
Cow Bid Price Estimate Calculator
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate and Grazing Management by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Livestock Management by Bruce Carpenter & Charles Hart
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Planning – The Key to Surviving Drought 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
Chute Side Cattle Working by Ron Gill & Rick Machen
Cattle Handling Pointers by Ron Gill & Rick Machen
Corral & Working Facilities for Beef Cattle by Raymond Huhnke & Sam Sharp
Design of Ranch Corrals & Squeeze Chutes for Cattle
Designing a Bud Box by Ron Gill & Rick Machen
Livestock Handling Equipment – Squeeze Chutes, Tubs, Alleys & Corrals (Listing of known (found) manufactures) by Ron Gill
General Management
Bull Management for Cow/Calf Producers by Bruce Carpenter
Seven Things Every Small Producer Should Know by Rick Machen
Large Herbivores and Natural Resource Stewardship by Rick Machen
Relationship Between Production System and Methane Loss by Beef Cattle by Rick Machen and Ted McCollum
Composting Large Animal Carcasses
Animal Welfare and the “Five Freedoms”
Buying vs. Raising Replacement Heifers by Jason Cleere
Dehorning, Castrating and Branding
Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle by Davey Griffin
Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle (Spanish) by Davey Griffin
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock by Joe Paschal
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock (Spanish) by Joe Paschal
Implanting Beef Calves and Stocker Cattle 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 Sonja L. Swinger
Producing & Marketing High-Value Calves by Jason Cleere & Larry Boleman
Raising Replacement Heifers on Winter Pastures in the Gulf Coast Region by L. R. Sprott & David Bade
Seven Management Techniques That Move Producers Toward Profitability by Daniel Posey
Genetics and Selection
Replacement Heifer Selection, Development, and Reproduction by Bruce Carpenter and Ron Gill
Breed Averages for EPD Traits by Stephen Hammack
Across-Breed EPD Adjustments by Stephen Hammack
Sire-Breed Comparisons for EPD Traits by Stephen Hammack
Cattle Breeds (Link to Oklahoma State University)
Commercial Bull Selection Made EZ by Rick Machen
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 and Joe Paschal
II. Genetic-Environmental Interaction by Stephen Hammack
III. Body Size & Milking Level by Stephen Hammack & Ron Gill
IV: Breeding Systems by Stephen Hammack
V: Type and Breed Characteristics and Uses by Stephen Hammack
VI: Creating Breeds 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, Frame Size, and Weight by Stephen Hammack & Ron Gill
XI: Marker Assisted Selection for Beef Improvement by Joe Paschal
Health
Don’t Introduce Trichomoniasis to Your Herd by Tom Hairgrove & the Texas Animal Health Commission
Texas Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Program by Rick Machen, Ron Gill, Floron Faries and Tom Hairgrove
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 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 by Floron Faries
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 Sonja L. Swinger
Nitrates and Prussic Acid in Forages: Sampling, Testing and Management Strategies by T.L. Provin & J.L. Pitt
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
Vitamin A Requirements and Considerations for Beef Cattle by Jason Banta
Stretching Limited Hay Supplies: Dry Cows Fed Low Quality Hay by Jason Banta
Stretching Limited Hay Supplies: Wet Cows Fed Low Quality Hay by Jason Banta
Managing Beef Cow Supplementation Costs by Rick Machen
Bale Weight: How Important Is It? by Jason Banta
Block and Tub Supplements for Grazing Beef Cattle by Rick Machen, Jim Drouillard and Joe Harris
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 Sorghum x Sudan Hybrid on Steer Performance by Jason Banta, Ted McCollum & Wayne Greene
Factors & Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cattle by Stephen Hammack, Ron Gill & Rick Machen
Hay: Making, Storing & Feeding by David Bade & Sim A. Reeves, Jr.
Managing Beef Cow Supplementation Costs 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 and 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
Some thoughts on body conditioning in cows by Joe Paschal
Beef Quality Assurance
Group Processing/Treatment Map (PDF)
Group Processing/Treatment Map (Word)
Texas BQA Program Manual For Cow-Calf and Stocker Operations
BQA Advisory Statement: Pneumatic Darts
Antibiotic Stewardship for Beef Producers
Cattle Care and Handling Guidelines
Stocker and Backgrounding Self Assessment
Texas Beef Quality Assurance Website
Take the Online BQA Training Course
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 Ranching by C. Wayne Hanselka, B. J. Ragsdale & Barron Rector
Improving Rainfall Effectiveness on Rangeland 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
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate & Grazing Management by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Toxic Range Plants by Charles Hart & Bruce Carpenter
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
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
Bull Management for Cow and Calf Producers by L. R. Sprott, Bruce Carpenter and T. A. Thrift
Replacement Heifer Selection, Development, and Reproduction by Bruce Carpenter and Ron Gill
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 – 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
Weaning Techniques by Ron Gill & Bruce Carpenter
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
Spreadsheets
2019 Herbicide and insecticide cost per acre spreadsheet
Record Keeping Examples by Jason Banta
Value of Gains by Jason Banta
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
Fundamentals of Evaluating Market Steers by Brandon Callis and Jake Franke
Livestock Judging Contest Scoring Procedures by Chris Skaggs & Chris Boleman
Presentation of Oral Reasons by Chris Boleman
Proper Handling of Market Lambs by Jake Franke
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
Carcass Contest Results
Characteristics of 2017-Top Placing Steers at Houston by Stephen Hammack
Basic Considerations for Junior Beef Cattle Projects by Stephen Hammack & Jason Cleere
Feeds and Feeding for Junior Beef Cattle Projects by Stephen Hammack
Fundamentals of Evaluating Market Steers by Brandon Callis and Jake Franke
Managing Beef Cattle for Show by Larry Boleman, Dennis Herd & Chris Boleman
Previous Major Show Steer Weight Breaks by Jason Cleere
Right from the Start: Safety Awareness for the Next Generation of Livestock Producers
Sick Calves: How Do You Know? by Stephen Hammack
2017-2021 Texas Show Steer Breed Classification Guidelines – Updated June 6, 2017 by Jason Cleere, Wade Shackelford, & Jamie Osbourn
The Facts on Optaflexx™ by Jason Cleere
Trends in Junior Steer Characteristics – Houston Livestock Show by Stephen Hammack
Use of Preventative & Therapeutic Drugs in Show Animals by Floron Faries