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County Extension Agent Preferences for USDA Market Information
usda market info

This brochure details the relative value Extension agents place on various USDA livestock and poultry reports that contain pricing and production data. (PDF format only)

Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle
Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle

The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control. (PDF Format Only)

Health Care and Nutritional Management of Beef Bulls
beef bulls health care

Information on purchasing healthy bulls, breeding-soundness examinations, disease prevention and nutrition. (PDF format only)

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Feeder Cattle
Livestock Risk Protection

This document primarily focuses on use of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) to protect feeder cattle price levels with some discussion of implications for producers who retain ownership of fed cattle. (PDF Format Only)

Louisiana Seasonal Cattle Price Patterns
cattle
Production agriculture is affected by seasonal production and demand cycles that are influenced by weather conditions as well as biological processes. These supply-and-demand conditions lead to seasonal price patterns. Awareness of seasonal price patterns can improve production and marketing decisions made by producers. (PDF Format Only)
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): A Guide for Louisiana Cattle Producers
COOL
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mandates that the majority of livestock commodities be identified by country of origin. This document provides producers with the information they need to be in compliance. (PDF Format Only)
Beef Cattle Production in Louisiana - A Handbook
beef handbook
A comprehensive handbook for beef cattle producers, this 152-page manual provides a wealth of useful information that is augmented by color photographs, charts and other illustrations. It is endorsed by the Louisiana Beef Industry Council and written by a variety of experts. Cost: $25 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication button below.