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Comparison of Methods to Estimate Forage Intake in Beef Cows

Learn how beef cow forage intake prediction methods affect annual forage demand, stocking rates and grazing management across calving systems.

LivestockBeef Cattle
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Livestock Branding in Oklahoma

Learn about cattle branding, including Oklahoma brand laws, hot-iron and freeze-branding methods, proper branding techniques, equipment, timing and how to read livestock brands.

LivestockBeef CattleStocker CattleReceiving And FeedlotHorses
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Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB): Understanding and Preventing a Deadly Disease in Foals

Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB) is a fatal inherited skin disorder in foals. Learn about symptoms, genetic testing, inheritance and responsible breeding practices to help prevent affected foals.

LivestockHorsesInsects Pests And Diseases
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Preventing Perinatal Foal Loss: Understanding Recessive Genetic Disorders in Horses

Learn more about four lethal recessive genetic disorders affecting horse breeds commonly raised in Oklahoma, including GBED, OLWS, JEB, LFS and how genetic testing can help prevent affected foals and support informed breeding decisions.

HorsesLivestock Genetics
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A Beef Cattle Producer’s Guide to Castration Methods

Learn about castration methods used in beef calves and how timing and technique affect health, growth and carcass quality.

LivestockBeef CattleStocker CattleLivestock Genetics And Reproduction
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Working with Livestock During Pregnancy

By Riley Messman and Josie Hayes learn about evidence-based guidance to help pregnant individuals working with livestock reduce health risks, including zoonotic diseases, physical strain, and exposure to hazardous medications, while continuing to

Beef CattleCow CalfLivestock
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Price Determinants for Race-Bred American Quarter Horse Yearlings Sold at Public Auction

By Steven Cooper, this study identifies key factors driving price premiums in Quarter Horse yearling auctions using 2019–2021 Heritage Place sales data.

HorsesLivestock
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What Consumers Need to Know about the Use of Antibiotics in Food Animal Production

Questions and answers from multiple sources regarding commonly asked questions about the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.

Food ProductsFood Safety Quality Management And SanitationLivestock ManagementLivestock