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Agribusiness and Market Analyst Preferences for USDA Market Information
This brochure details the relative value agribusiness professionals and market analysts place on various USDA livestock and poultry reports that contain pricing and production data. (PDF Format Only)
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Foreword
The 2009 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the two years since the publication of the 2007 report. Should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish.
2009 Beef Report
The 2009 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the two years since the publication of the 2007 report. Should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish.
Feeding Optaflexx in the Beef Cattle Industry
As the beef cattle industry redefines itself to better meet consumer needs and demands, there are new technologies and new products being developed to enhance this effort by improving production, performance and quality in all segments of the industry. One new product, Optalflexx, was approved in 2003 by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in some beef cattle diets.
forage quality basics
Forage Quality Basics and Beef Cattle Requirements
Basics of forage quality analysis and how such an analysis relates to the nutritional needs of a beef cow and/or replacement heifer. (PDF format only)
Parasitology
Parasitology
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Evaluation of Horn Flies and Internal Parasites with Growing Beef Cattle Grazing Bermudagrass Pastures; Evaluation of Horn Flies and Internal Parasites with Spring Calving Cows and Calves
Heat Watch patch on commercial cow for Estrus Detection.
New Electronic Heat Detection for Beef Cattle
Research indicates that successful visual estrus detection and subsequent pregnancyrates are directly related to the frequency and duration of each heat check. The objective of this report is to describe a new heat detection system and to demonstrate its potential effectiveness for use with artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) procedures.
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Bayou Beef Tips: Beef Cattle Body Condition
For many years, most beef cattle producers have observed the body fat reserves of their cattle herd and used that information to make feeding and nutritional decisions. Research shows that proper nutrition and efficient use of forage reduce costs.
Forage Management
Forage Management
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Extending Productivity of Bermudagrass Pastures by Overseeding with Ryegrass and Clovers
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LA Beef Cattle Producer Guide to Coping with Drought Conditions
Much of Louisiana has been under drought conditions. This guide was developed to help producers with decisions on facing the dry conditions.
Appendix A
Appendix A
The 2009 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the two years since the publication of the 2007 report. Should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish.
Reproduction
Reproduction
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Influence of Age, Body Weight, and Condition on Plasma Leptin Concentrations; Circulating Leptin Levels in Lactating and Nonlactating Beef Females Following Artificial Insemination; Use of Laser-Assisted Embryo Hatching Prior to Transfer of Frozen-Thawed In Vivo Produced Beef Cattle Embryos
Economics and Management
Economics and Management
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Choosing a Grazing System
Statistics
Statistics
The LSU AgCenter recognizes the importance of the beef industry to the economy of Louisiana. We hope you will find this report informative and useful to you and your beef cattle operation.
Forages and Weed Control
Forages and Weed Control
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Control of Broadleaf Weeds in Pastures Using Non-2,4-D Containing Herbicides
Beef Breeding and Genetics
Beef Breeding and Genetics
Research studies covered in this section of the 2009 Beef Report: Impact of Genetic Markers on Carcass and Tenderness Traits; Tropically Adapted F1 Cows for Fertility and Maternal Ability; Genetic Markers at the Leptin Locus in Steers and Association with Carcass Traits; Breed and Genetic Effects on Parasitism, Hair Coat Scores, and Postweaning Gains in Replacement Heifers; Breed and Genetic Effects on Temperament and Postweaning Gains in Replacement Heifers
Complete 2009 Beef Report
Complete 2009 Beef Report
The 2009 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the two years since the publication of the 2007 report. Should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish.
Cow with her calf
Evaluation of Angus-, Brangus-, Gelbvieh-, Gelbray-sired and F1 Brahman x Hereford Females for Cow-Calf Production
The objective of this study was to compare three-breed cross females (Angus-, Brangus-,Gelbvieh- and Gelbray-sired) with contemporary first cross (F1) Brahman x Hereford females for reproductive and maternal performance.
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Bayou Beef Tips: Winter Feeding of Beef Cattle
During the winter, even on the Gulf Coast, beef cattle must have supplemental forage and/or feed. Most cattle producers in the South spend approximately 40% of their operating costs on producing or purchasing hay and purchasing supplemental feeds.
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2005 Beef Report
The 2005 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the tow years since the publication of the 2003 report. should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish.
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