The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo will present its fourth online meeting on the impact of COVID-19 on sheep and goat markets June 11. The event will use the Zoom video meeting platform starting at 3 p.m. Participants need to download Zoom to their computer or smart phone in advance… Read More →
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo changes leadership
Posted on March 30, 2020 by maggielberger Redden assumes interim center director role, Walker returns to full-time research By Susan Himes; [email protected] The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo has a new interim director. Reid Redden, Ph.D., is expanding his role by joining Texas A&M AgriLife Research as the part-time interim center director. This is in… Read More →
Baling decisions, storage can reduce waste
Posted on April 3, 2020 by maggielberger Management decisions, equipment maintenance and proper storage can have a big impact on waste and efficiency when baling hay. Andy McCorkill, a University of Missouri livestock specialist, says producers should tailor bale size to their facilities and animals, but overall bigger bales are more efficient. “The larger diameter bales, you’ll have… Read More →
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 24, 2020
Posted on March 30, 2020 by kaitlyn.arnold By Adam Russell Sheep prices steady, goats great amid uncertain market conditions Texas sheep and goat producers are experiencing a mixed bag of good-to-stable prices amid increased market uncertainty as they get farther into 2020, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Bill Thompson, AgriLife Extension economist, San Angelo, said… Read More →
Extra good: Which mineral supplement is needed?
Posted on March 4, 2020 by maggielberger By Robert Fears Mineral nutrition is very important for successful beef production because it impacts animal growth, reproduction, milk production and health. Cattle obtain part of their mineral requirements from forage, water and protein supplements, but the remainder of their requirements must be met through mineral supplements. The big question is:… Read More →
COVID-19: Self-care crucial during times of anxiety, stress
Posted on March 23, 2020 by kaitlyn.arnold AgriLife Extension offers mental health tools, tips By Susan Himes It is normal for adults and children to experience anxiety during stressful events like the current worldwide pandemic surrounding the novel coronavirus. Whether it’s the fear of contracting COVID-19, disruptions to work and school schedules, or the myriad of related concerns,… Read More →
Beef cattle genetics, management critical in fine tuning herds to fit environment
Posted on February 7, 2020 by maggielberger By Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected] AgriLife Extension specialist outlines criteria to consider Matching cattle to the land available to graze and the nutrition it offers is critical in optimizing production in an operation. Jason Smith, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist, Amarillo, who is frequently contacted to help with problems cattle operators… Read More →
All antibiotics for livestock will soon require a vet’s prescription
Posted on November 12, 2019 by kaitlyn.arnold Cattle, and all other livestock, will soon require a vet’s prescription for injectable antibiotics. (AgriLife Extension photo ) By Susan Himes No longer will producers who need injectable antibiotics for their cattle be able to just grab them at their local feed store or order them online. The Texas A&M AgriLife… Read More →
Is that cow pregnant?
Posted on October 1, 2019 by kaitlyn.arnold By Robert Fears The first step in increasing calving percentage is to select proven herd sires and then check cows for pregnancy. Characteristics of an ideal pregnancy test are the ability to identify correctly pregnant animals (high sensitivity) and non-pregnant animals (high specificity) as well as being simple and inexpensive to… Read More →
Tame Your Selection Criteria
Posted on September 24, 2019 by kaitlyn.arnold By Natalie Jones You keep looking to beef quality, maternal and feed efficiency for herd improvement. What about docility? Research says it may have more impact than you realize. A study by Gordon Carstens’ team at Texas A&M University with feedlot Angus, Brangus, Braford and Simbra heifers found the share grading… Read More →