CALVES ON THE GROUND PUT MONEY IN THE POCKET |
The next crop of calves is what keeps the cattle industry in business. Knowing this, a TAMU study aims to reduce reproduction failure, which can cause a significant loss to the U.S. beef industry.
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BUILDING A PREMIER LIVESTOCK RESEARCH, EDUCATION PROGRAM |
already the largest animal science department in
the U.S. with more
than a thousand undergraduate students,
but the department also
has its sights set on
becoming the top animal science department
in the world.
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TEXAS A&M'S WOOL TESTING LAB BECOMES NATION'S LARGEST |
Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s wool lab
is poised to become the nation’s largest
commercial wool testing lab. Already one of just two academic wool labs
in the country, AgriLife Research’s lab is now transitioning to also accommodate
the testing needs of
the domestic
wool trade.
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BREAKING THE INFERTILITY CYCLE: SHEEP COULD SHOW US THE WAY |
A Texas A&M AgriLife study with sheep may soon help address fertility problems in women, if it can discover ways to break the chain of generational transfer of polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS — one of the most common infertility disorders.
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REDDEN SELECTED TO LEAD TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE CENTER AT SAN ANGELO |
Reid Redden, Ph.D., has been named director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo
effective March 1. He will have a split appointment between Research and Extension in this role.
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ANSC NAMED 2021 FRIENDS OF THE YEAR BY ABBA |
“Since the beginning, Texas A&M’s Animal Science Department has understood the importance of Brahman and Brahman-influenced genetics in the South’s cattle operations,” Milton Charanza, Performance Committee chairman said. |
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GILL, CANON RECEIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AWARDS |
Texas A&M AgriLife
faculty and staff were honored January 14 during the Vice Chancellor’s
Awards in Excellence ceremony, which followed
the annual State of AgriLife Address, both held
virtually this year.
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DAIRY CHALLENGE TEAM PLACES SECOND AT RECENT CONTEST |
The 2021 Western Regional Dairy Challenge contest was held virtually March 3-5. Students received contest data and participated in virtual farm tours on Wednesday and presented their findings to the judges on Friday. |
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EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE GOES
VIRTUAL FOR 2021
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Equine Reproductive Management Short Course took place January 6-8, 2021 and was conducted virtually for the first time in its history. Participants joined live online courses to see demonstrations first hand and interact in real time with reproductive management experts. |
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ELEVATING BLACK VOICES, RAISING CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH OUTREACH |
As a Black student leader in the Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, sophomore animal science major Candace Foster-Johnson uses her platform to spread cultural awareness and elevate other Black voices.
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LIVESTOCK MERIT SECOND LOOK FOR LATENT STORM EFFECTS |
The ice has disappeared and pastures are drying, but
cattle producers should not consider Winter Storm Uri something of the past. Livestock should continue
to be watched as the
weather warms.
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LIVESTOCK OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF POTENTIALLY TOXIC PLANTS |
Spring is upon us and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants growing in your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses. |
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RESTORING THE ROOTS TOPIC OF TWO-DAY BEEF CONFERENCE |
More than a year after planning, “Restoring the Roots,” the Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference, is set for April 27-28. The conference will be held in person in Canadian as well as virtually. |
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ANIMAL AGRICULTURE MARKETS RESILIENT |
As vaccination efforts expand and the economy begins showing signs of recovery, Texas A&M AgriLife personnel are tabulating the impacts of COVID-19 on the U.S. animal agriculture product market.
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SIGNS OF MARKET IMPROVEMENT FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS |
Texas cattle producers
should expect far
better market conditions in 2021 despite recent disruptions and losses, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
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TEXAS LAMB AND GOAT MARKETS REMAIN HOT |
Texas lamb and goat meat producers continue to command high prices in a niche market driven by high demand and low supplies, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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GENETICS, MANAGEMENT CRITICAL IN FINE TUNING HERDS |
Matching cattle to the land available to graze and the nutrition it offers is critical in optimizing production in an operation.
“More often than not, as a nutritionist, I’m called in to fix a situation where the cattle and environment are not matched,” Dr. Jason Smith said.
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STRETCHING LIMITED HAY SUPPLIES |
Dry cow requirements are based on a 1,350-pound cow in late gestation with a body condition score of 5 with the goal of maintaining that BCS while reducing hay use (no ad lib feeding). The cows will be allowed either 10 or 20 pounds of hay, and then supplemental feed is used to balance the ration. |
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BULL MANAGEMENT KEY TO SUCCESSFUL BREEDING SEASONS |
Bull management before and during breeding season can improve producers’ chances for reproductive success.
Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton, said it’s important to make sure bulls are ready and in good condition heading into breeding season.
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