Drought Feeding Management

Guidelines for feeding cattle during drough

Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas

The proper balance of protein, energy, vitamins and all nutritionally important minerals is needed to make a successful nutrition program, one that's productive yet economical. Nutrient balance is the key to any effective nutrition program, especially where trace minerals are concerned

Water-Damaged Feed Considerations.

2 p

EFFECTS OF FORAGE QUALITY RESTRICTIONS ON OPTIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS DETERMINED BY LINEAR PROGRAMMING

Livestock Production/Industries,

Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in Texas

12 pp., 4 figures, 4 tables, 2 appendicesNutrient balance is the key to any effective nutrition program, especially where trace minerals are concerned. Many factors cannot be optimized when mineral intake is not properly balanced. Recommendations are given for the producer

Managing Beef Cattle for Show

There’s a lot you need to know if you’re going to raise beef cattle to exhibit at shows. Your first job is to decide what kind of beef project you want to undertake. There are four types of beef projects to consider: ✦ Haltered market steers ✦ Haltered breeding heifers ✦ Commercial steers ✦ Commercial heifers. Of those, haltered show steers and heifers demand the most time, expense and work. This publication will focus mainly on these projects, with some references to commercial projects

Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows.

12 p

Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows

12 pp., 7 tables, 2 charts, 9 photosProducers must be able to evaluate beef cows' body reserves and to relate the evaluation to reproductive and nutritional management. Topics discussed include the practical importance of body condition scoring and various BCS suggestions

Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle.

8 p

Managing Beef Cattle for Show

28 pp., 16 photos, 3 tablesThis publication gives advice on raising beef cattle to exhibit at shows. Topics include animal selection, feeding, general health management, disease prevention, calf handling, and preparing for the show