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Regenerative Agriculture: An Introduction and Overview

By David Lalman, Amanda De Oliveira Silva, Brian Arnall, Dana Zook, Jason Warren, Julia Laughlin, Kevin Wagner, Laura Goodman, Paul Beck and Lyndall Stout. Learn the definitions for the regenerative agriculture concept, describe foundational practices specific to Oklahoma agriculture, and discuss published and ongoing research related to these practices.

Backyard PoultryBeef CattleCropsForest Ecology, Management & CareForestryGrazing ManagementLivestockPoultryRangeland ManagementRegenerationSoilSoil Health & Fertility
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Calf Preconditioning: A Comprehensive Overview

By Paul Vining, Paul Beck, Kellie Curry Raper, David Lalman, Blake Wilson, Rosslyn Biggs and Darrell Peel. Learn about health and economic benefits of beef calf preconditioning practices. "Preconditioning" in the beef industry involves management practices designed to bolster calf immunity and nutritional health while minimizing stress-related challenges during marketing and transport. Preconditioning prepares calves to manage subsequent stages of the beef supply chain, resulting in higher calf value due to reduced illness rates. These practices not only lower medical and labor costs associated with treating sick calves but also enhance overall economic viability within the beef industry.

Beef CattleCow-CalfLivestock
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Annual Research 2024 Summary of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences

Description: By Addie Womack, Ally Grote, Amanda Holder, Amber Wells, Andrew P. Foote, Arthur L. Goetsch, Blake K. Wilson, B.M. Freking, Brooke Humphrey, Carla Goad, Charlie Worthington, C.W. Salisbury, Daqing Piao, Daniel Rivera, David Lalman, D.L. Peel, D.L. Zook, D. Hagen, D.W. Montgomery, Dusty Turner, E.H. Ward, Emma Briggs, Evin D. Sharman, Fabiola Encinas, F. White, F.M. La Manna, Gretchen Mafi, Jacee De Vries, J. Matty, James D. Chapman, Jasmine A. Markey, Jennifer Rudd, Justin Crosswhite, Kade Horton, Kathryn Hearn, K. Blue, Kris Hiney, K. Curry Raper, Luana P.S. Ribeiro, Marie Montelongo, Marty G. New, Megan Rolf, Mikayla Moore, Mike Major, Miriam Garcia, Morgan L. Denzer, Morgan Pfeiffer, Olivia Genther Schroeder, Paul Beck, Ranjith Ramanathan, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Ryan Reuter, Scarlett King, Stacey Gunter, Tim Snider, T.J. Garcia, T.P. Vining, Troy Wistuba, Wei Wang, and Zane Grigsby. Review research summaries and updates from Animal and Food Sciences faculty, graduate students, as well as Area Extension Specialists, and County Extension Educators. Learn about an array of research activities conducted at livestock units, laboratories, and in some cases, on farms and ranches around the state of Oklahoma.

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Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle

This circular describes dry matter intake, protein, and energy needs of various classes of beef cattle.

Beef CattleLivestockLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionLivestock Nutrition
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Honeybee Diseases and Their Recognition

By Courtney Bir, Brad Card, Zach Royko and Justin Talley. Learn about the main diseases faced by honeybees, as well as how beekeepers can recognize and address these problems.

Bees & Beneficial InsectsHoneybeesInsects, Pests, and DiseasesLivestockPesticides
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Minerals for Horses: Calcium and Phosphorus

By Kris Hiney. Learn about the most commonly talked about minerals that are often deficient in equine nutrition, Ca and P.

HayHorsesLivestockLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionLivestock NutritionPasturesPastures & Forage
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Nutritive Value of Feeds

By Paul Beck, David Lalman and Alexi Moehlenpah. To ensure their animal's diets are balanced nutritionally, producers must know available feed nutrient composition, physical and digestive characteristics and the animal's nutrient requirements.

Beef CattleLivestockLivestock Health, Disease & NutritionLivestock NutritionPastures & ForageSilage
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Replacement Heifer Purchase Stress Test

By Eric A. DeVuyst, Hannah Shear and Derrell Peel. Evaluate the financial stress associated with replacement heifer purchases financed with debt with a stress analysis spreadsheet.

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