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Feed and supplemental forage costs are commonly the largest expense in beef operations, often comprising 60%-70% of total input costs annually.
Weaning is often considered one of the most stressful times during the beef cattle life cycle and can have long-term effects on their health and performance.
The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was discovered in the United States in 2017.
External parasites are a common burden to the beef cattle industry, causing significant financial losses to producers.
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestines caused by microscopic organisms called coccidia.
Why do farmers burn in the first place? What are the benefits of burning crop residues? What will happen if farmers are not able to burn? What is a prescribed burn? What is smoke and ash management? Find these answers and more in this publication.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects animals with cloven (divided) hooves.
New World screwworm (NWS) infection is a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae (maggots) of Cochliomyia hominivorax..
This will cover the details of a premises identification number (PIN), including why and how to get one.
The performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated in the official variety trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased performance data.
Biosecurity is a set of management practices designed to keep harmful diseases out of your herd and prevent their spread within your operation.
Foreign animal diseases are highly contagious and can severely impact livestock operations.
Foreign animal diseases (FADs) can disrupt every level of the cattle industry. An outbreak often means halted animal movements, market instability and costs.
Outlined are the processes to develop a biosecurity program.
Evaluation form for feedback on the beef supply program.
An important portion of any biosecurity plan is carcass disposal.
For cattle, water consumption has a significant impact on general herd health, average daily gain, milk production, temperature regulation and many other things
As breeding and foaling season approaches, it is important for horse owners and managers to understand the normal progression of foaling.
The equine hoof is a highly specialized, complex structure essential for weight-bearing, shock absorption, locomotion, and overall musculoskeletal health.
Scientists with the LSU AgCenter annually evaluate cotton varieties in official variety trials (OVTs) at several locations across the state.
The performance of corn hybrids is annually evaluated in the official variety trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased performance data.
A robust option for outlining elements of the landscape; dwarf yaupons can be used similarly to boxwoods.
Incorporating new animals into your flock is always exciting. Typically, new animals can mean an increase in production, new genetic variation and improvements
Louisiana cattle producers rely on stored feed to meet their herd’s nutritional needs when forage growth is not sufficient.
Fencing represents a sizeable investment that is crucial to cattle operations.
For cattle, water consumption has a significant impact on general herd health.
Beef cattle producers are all too familiar with the brutal heat and humidity of summer in the southeast.
Cattle producers rely heavily on stored forages to bridge nutritional gaps caused by a decrease in pasture conditions, particularly from fall to spring.
This guide is for Louisiana homeowners and small-scale growers who want to grow pecans for personal use, local sharing or small-scale sales.
When considering a sugarcane soil fertility program, follow these guidelines. The number one priority should be the soil pH.
Soybean production guidelines are prepared by LSU AgCenter cooperating personnel from the experiment station and cooperative extension specialists.
Late winter and early spring freezes are a regular part of growing fruit in Louisiana.
Grain sorghum hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials provides unbiased performance data for grain sorghum hybrids.
Maintaining a clean, disinfected environment is an essential component of equine health management, especially following an infectious illness or quarantine.
Rice is one of the world’s most important cereal crops. Cereal crops are members of the grass family grown for their edible starchy seeds.
Henbit is a winter annual weed commonly found in lawns, landscapes, roadsides, fields and pastures across most of the United States and Canada.
This annual publication handles information such as changes in varieties, pest management products and other recently developed production practices.
Corn hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials to provide Louisiana farmers, seedsmen, county agents and consultants with data.
Modern herd health programs must take a more comprehensive preventive approach — considering all potential health problems and the management factors that influ
Anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by the blood parasite Anaplasma marginale. This organism infects red blood cells, which leads to anemia
Beef Cattle Handbook introduction
The beef cattle industry can be divided into seedstock, cow-calf, stocker/backgrounder, feedlot/finisher, packer, retailer and consumer.
After mowing, disking, spraying and harvesting operations, weed seed can hitch a ride on farm equipment, allowing populations to infest new locations.
The LSU AgCenter conducts annual trials to evaluate small grain varieties' yield and performance, helping growers choose the best options for the best condition
Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential to the survival of the industry.
Organic matter is the cornerstone for healthy, fertile soils.
Soil test results provide valuable information when selecting cover crops to be planted, and there are key guidelines that should be considered.
Organic matter is the organic part of the soil and the most important indicator of soil health. Organic matter can be enhanced through agricultural practices.
When properly applied, sugarcane ripeners can maximize recoverable sugar and minimize cane yield (tonnage) losses.
This fact sheet provides nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) recommendations for specific forages.
Each year, scientists at the LSU AgCenter conduct performance trials to evaluate forage production, and these are the results.
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) recommendations for corn, cotton, oat, rice, rye, sorghum, soybean, sugarcane and wheat.
