Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Production.

4 p

Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Production.

4 p

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--07: Sire Types for Commercial Herds

4 pp., 1 tableChoosing types of sires is one of the most important genetic decisions facing beef producers. This publication discusses the factors to consider in matching sires to a cow herd--environmental and management conditions and number of production phases involved, breeding systems used, breeds or types and individual performance levels and types of cows currently in the herd

Choosing Breeds for Commercial Beef Production.

8 p

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--01: An Overview

4 pp., 1 photoThis publication is an overview of the genetic strategies that can help beef cattle producers have more successful and profitable operations. When managing the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider production conditions and markets, types of cattle, breeding systems, breeds, selection of individual breeding animals, and economics. Look for other publications in the Texas Adapted Strategies for Beef Cattle series

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle VI: Creating Breeds

8 pp.This publication explains the origin of cattle breeds and reasons for combining them. It also lists the major breeds in Texas and recent breed combinations without registries

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle II: Genetic-Environmental Interaction

5 pp., 6 figuresAnimal performance is determined by genetics, environment and the interaction between the two. This publication illustrates the interaction of genetics with physical environment, nutrition, management, and economics

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle X: Frame Score, Frame Size, and Weight

4 pp., 4 photos, 1 tableBody size is an important genetic factor in beef cattle production. Size is most accurately estimated by considering several factors, such as weight, skeletal size and body condition. Frame Scores are a way of estimating skeletal size based on hip height

Factors and Feeds for Supplementing Beef Cows

4 pp.A beef cow requires energy, protein, minerals and vitamins in its diet. Many factors, including forage quantity and quality and animal body condition, affect the amounts of required nutrients

Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle--03: Body Size and Milking Level

4 pp.Body size and milking potential are important genetic traits in beef production. Wide ranges of body size can be efficient, depending on production environments, breeding systems and carcass specification. Biological compatibility and economic survival require genetic size and milking ability to be in harmony with production and market conditions