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Body condition scoring of beef and dairy animals (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Body condition scoring (BCS) of cattle allows cattle producers to assess the level of fat reserves of cows during various production phases. When regularly used, this information can be used to formulate management and ...
Home slaughtering and processing of beef (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
This article cites the proper method and precautions for slaughtering beef cattle at home.
Common internal parasites of cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Although there are many species of worm parasites harbored in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts of cattle, only a few target species are clinically and economically important. These include the brown stomach worm ...
Recommendations for aging beef (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The main reason for aging beef is to improve tenderness and flavor of the meat so that if properly cooked it will be more satisfying to the consumer. Proper aging of beef results in a combination of changes that many people ...
Wheat silage for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Some Missouri cattle feeders are cutting wheat for silage then planting the field with corn silage or grain sorghum to produce a large tonnage of feed per acre. When wheat is cut early for silage instead of grain, there ...
Whole soybeans for dairy cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Whole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal, but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content.
Tip Tanks for Dairy Flushing (1993)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Several types of flush tanks are commonly used for flushing dairies in Missouri. This publication deals with tip tanks dedicated to flushing a single gutter. Such tanks are in contrast to the pipeline/valve systems, in ...
Walk-through trap to control horn flies on cattle (1996)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
The horn fly, Haematobia irritans (Linnaeus), was introduced into the United States more than a century ago. Since then, it has become one of the most important fly pests of pasture and range cattle. Field studies conducted ...
All-weather concrete stock tank (1996)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
A constant supply of clean fresh water is essential to an efficient livestock operation. A system providing water that is neither too cold in winter nor too warm in summer will promote increased consumption and result in ...
Wheat silage for dairy cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Wheat silage as a feed for dairy cows has become popular recently in Missouri, even though little information about nutrient content and optimum cutting stage is available. Some recent research at MU provides new information ...
Beef cattle lice control (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Two types of lice may be found on cattle in Missouri: Chewing lice and Sucking lice. This article discusses types of applied lice control, the application methods and restrictions.
Terminal and rotaterminal crossbreeding systems for pork producers (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Crossbreeding is a widely established management practice among commercial pork producers. Over the years, the industry has used rotational crossbreeding programs extensively. Rotational programs are relatively easy to ...
Determining age of horses by their teeth (1998)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1998)
The art of determining the age of horses by inspection of the teeth is an old one. It can be developed to a considerable degree of accuracy in determining the age of young horses. The probability of error increases as age ...
Blister beetle management in alfalfa (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In Missouri, blister beetles are an infrequent pest of alfalfa. When present in sufficient numbers, however, the consequences can be serious. These insects cause only limited plant damage to alfalfa and soybeans. Striped ...
Leg set : its effect on action and soundness of horses (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
It is difficult to over-emphasize underpinning (feet and legs) when appraising the worth of a horse. Except for breeding stock, horses are useful only when in motion. In a very real sense, the horse is an athlete. Any ...
Community pleasure trail riding (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Trail riding is fast becoming a major part of the pleasure horse industry. More and more people are spending their leisure time saddling a quiet, sensible horse and enjoying its companionship in scenic surroundings.
Beef carcass grading and evaluation (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Evaluation of beef quality and composition is important to cattle producers, meat packers and retailers, and consumers. Consumers desire cuts of beef that are lean, nutritious, and possess desirable eating characteristics. ...
Inbreeding : its meaning, uses and effects on farm animals (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Technically, inbreeding is defined as the mating of animals more closely related than the average relationship within the breed or population concerned. Matings between animals less closely related than this, then, would ...
Corn silage for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Corn silage is a popular feed with Missouri cattle feeders. Harvesting corn as silage furnishes 50 to 60 percent more nutrients per acre for beef cattle than harvesting the grain alone, an important consideration for a ...
Heritability and its use in animal breeding (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
How much advantage for a particular trait do superior animals transmit to their offspring? Heritability estimates help us answer this important question. This publication explains the meaning of heritability estimates, how ...