Animals, General
BREEDING & REPRODUCTION
Commercially Available DNA Tests for the Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle, G1856
Misinterpreting DNA tests can cost beef cattle producers time and money. This NebGuide discusses how to interpret commercial DNA marker tests.
Economic Indexes for Beef Sire Selection, G1847
Economic indexes allow for multiple EPDs -- Expected Progeny Differences and have been adopted by both swine and dairy industries for some time. This publication provides more information about indexing and its elements.
FEEDING & NUTRITION
Blending Grain and Feedstuffs - How to Figure the Proper Proportions, G1500
This NebGuide demonstrates how to use a Pierson square to determine the precise proportions of grain or feedstuff required to create a blend for livestock diets.
Feeding the Bovine Somatotropin (BST) Treated Dairy Cow , G1654
This NebGuide discusses proper feeding management of dairy cows treated with bovine somatotropin (BST).
Pet Foods: How to Read Labels, G1960
A nutritional diet is as important for pets as people. Understanding the pet food label can help you feed your pet an appropriate diet.
MANAGEMENT
Minimizing Livestock Plant Poisoning on Western Nebraska Rangelands, G1948
Annually, Nebraska producers lose 2 to 5 percent of their livestock to plant poisonings. Understanding which plants are toxic and strategically managing grazing can help minimize losses.
