*This is an excerpt from Beef Conformation Basics, ANR-1452.
Pasterns are also important to consider when evaluating structural c...
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*This is an excerpt from Beef Conformation Basics, ANR-1452.
The hoof is one of the more complex aspects to consider when evaluat...
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Beef cattle producers now have more tools than ever to help them evaluate the genetic merit of animals to be used as parents of the ...
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A bird of prey is any bird that hunts other animals and they are often called raptors. Learn the different types of raptors found in...
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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR – 1386.
Feeding exclusively on fish, ospreys are usually found along coas...
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A successful calving season is the result of good planning and hard work. A defined calving season, or one restricted to a certain p...
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Everyone involved in beef cattle production will at some time work cattle. Sound cattle handling practices will affect the well-bein...
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Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-nees”) disease is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberc...
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Developing tools to reduce bullying through empathy and understanding.
The National Center for Educ...
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Properties of a Healthy Soil
High organic matter content
Optimal nutrients and pH for plant growth
Stable aggregates to pro...
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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR-1386.
Given its status as the national symbol, the bald eagle is one of the...
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One factor in a successful artificial insemination program is estrus synchronization. Learn about the advantages of synchronization ...
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