Livestock producers devastated by wildfire 

May 4, 2009

In response to the devastating wildfires in North Texas, Chisholm Trail RC&D and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) have teamed up to establish the "North Texas Cattlemen's Relief Fund." ...

Preliminary tests indicate cattle TB infection in Texas dairy 

Apr 27, 2009

Preliminary test results indicate that a dairy in west Texas is infected with cattle tuberculosis (TB). ...

New drought information Web site goes online 

Apr 23, 2009,

By Steve Byrns
Texas A&M University

Is Texas still in a drought? It depends upon whom you talk to. ...

Triticale yielding strong for dairy rations 

Apr 21, 2009,

By Larry Stalcup
Contributing Writer

With dairymen drowning in miserable milk prices, getting the most out of their forage and silage is crucial. ...

Research examines effects of breeding for RFI in heifers 

Apr 21, 2009

With feed costs such a significant portion of beef production, animal scientists at Kansas State University recently finished a study on heifers that were sired by bulls chosen for their genetic residual feed intake (RFI) merit....

Cattle operations better through SPA program 

Apr 20, 2009,

By Steve Byrns
Texas A&M University

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has set the dates for its 2009 Beef Cattle Standardized Performance Analysis workshops....

Cattle theft bill passes Texas State Senate 

Apr 20, 2009

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association today applauded the Texas State Senate for passing SB 1163, a bill to increase the penalty for cattle theft in Texas....

Wildfires struck several north Texas counties 

Apr 16, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Fostered by dry conditions and high winds, wildfires struck several north Texas counties, burning thousands of acres of rangeland and destroying small communities. ...

Cattle may have secondary injuries from fires 

Apr 16, 2009,

By Kay Ledbetter
Texas A&M University

Analyzing injuries to cattle following a wildfire is important to minimize losses, said Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists. ...

TSCRA encourages ranchers to have cattle inspected 

Apr 15, 2009

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association encourages all ranchers whose cattle were on burned pasture to have their cattle inspected by a veterinarian for burns and other trauma from fires....

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