Publications: Beef Cattle
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Beef Cattle Time Newsletter (Archive)
- Fall 2009
Make Body Condition Scoring a Routine Practice - James B. Neel
Where is Your Bull? - Clyde Lane Jr.
Weed Control in Tall Fescue Pastures and Hayfields - Gary Bates
Are Your Vaccines Being Stored Properly? - Clyde Lane Jr.
We All Need to Help Make the Connection - Emmit L. Rawls
2010 Integrated Resource Management Calendar Available - Clyde Lane Jr.
- Color Patterns in Beef Cattle (Color Inheritance in Beef Cattle - ppt pdf)
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science - EPDs and Accuracy
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science - EPD Requirements for the Ag Enhancement Program
- Frame Scores in Beef Cattle
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science - How to Understand and Use Sire Summaries
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science - Naturally Occurring Multiple Births in Cattle
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science
- The Importance of Convenience Traits in Beef Cattle
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science
- Yearling Bull Management
James B. Neel, Professor and Neal Schrick, Associate Professor Animal Science
Integrated Resource Management
- Drought Information
- Age Determination in Beef Cattle
Clyde D. Lane, Jr., Professor, Animal Science
- Anaplasmosis in Cattle
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science, Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science and Milton Orr, Greene County Extension Director
- Are Your Cattle Handling Facilities in Good Shape?
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Beef Cow-Calf Calendar
Matt Welborn, DVM, Fred Hopkins, DVM, MS and Warren Gill, PhD, Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Dept. of Animal Sciences University of Tennessee
- Biosecurity for the Beef Herd (AS-B 320)
Fred Hopkins, DVM, MS, Matt Welborn, DVM and Grant Palmer, Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and UT Extension,University of Tennessee
- Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Livestock
Dr. Crystal Loh, UTCVM, Dr. Fred M. Hopkins, UT Extension, Mr. Brad Greenfield, Dickson Co. Extension
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
- Bovine Virus Diarrhea Virus Infection in Cattle (AS-B 324)
Larry Kerr, DVM, Fred Hopkins, DVM, MS, and Matt Welborn, DVM Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and UT Extension, University of Tennessee
- Brood Cows New Year Wishes
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Castrating Beef Calves
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine Clyde D. Lane, Professor, and Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Common Sense Biosecurity Practices for Livestock Producers
- CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING A COMMERCIAL SQUEEZE CHUTE
Clyde D. Lane Jr., Professor, Department of Animal Science
See also: SQUEEZE CHUTE: Points to Consider VIDEO (Quick Time, Real Player, Widows Media Player) - Controlling Parasites of Beef Cattle Improves Performance and Value
James B. Neel, Professor of Animal Science; Gene Burgess, Professor, Plant Pathology and Entomology and Fred Hopkins, Professor,Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee - Cow Culling-A Management Strategy to Stretch Limited Feed Supply
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Dehorning Calves
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor,Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine;James B. Neel and F. David Kirkpatrick, Professors, Animal Science
- Farm Structures — Information on farmstead planning; livestock housing systems and equipment, hay and utility storage facilities.
- Fence Line Weaning Reduces Stress During Weaning of Beef Calves
Clyde D. Lane Jr., Professor, Department of Animal Science
- Forage Economics — Program provides information about forages.
- Grass Tetany is Affected by Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in Soil: Another Reason to Soil Test
W. Warren Gill, Professor, Department of Animal Science and Debbie Joines, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Environmental Science
- Growth Promoting Implants for Various Classes of Cattle
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Identifying Areas for Improvement of a Beef Cattle Handling Facility
Clyde D. Lane Jr., Professor, and W. Warren Gill, Professor, Department of Animal Science - Identifying Beef Cows “At Risk” of Becoming Downers
Clyde D. Lane Jr. and James B. Neel, Professors, Animal Science
- INTERPRETING RESULTS OF NITRATES TESTS OF FORAGES
W. Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- January Beef Cattle Management Tips
Warren Gill. Professor, Animal Science
- Leptospirosis in Beef Cattle
Fred M. Hopkins, Warren Gill, Clyde Lane. Professors, Animal Science and Jerry Roberson, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
- Low Stress Cattle Handling
F. David Kirkpatrick , Professor, Animal Science. Presented at 2007 Spring Hill Field Day - Manage Your Beef Herd for Proper Body Condition
W. Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Management and Health Calendar for Fall Calving
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, and F. Neal Schrick, Professor, Animal Science
- Management and Health Calendar for Spring Calving
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, and F. Neal Schrick, Professor, Animal Science
- Management of the Beef Bull
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Management of the Calf--The First Day
Warren Gill. Professor, Animal Science
- Managing Incoming Stocker Calves
Fred Hopkins, Dept of Animal Science and College of Veterinary Medicine
- Mycoplasma Infection in Stocker Cattle
Fred M. Hopkins, DVM Extension Veterinarian, Matt Welborn, DVM LACS and Warren Gill. Professor, Animal Science
- Newborn Calves Respond to Good Management
Warren Gill. Professor, Animal Science - Nutritional Status of Beef Females Critical During Breeding Season
James B. Neel, Professor Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Occurrence, Prevention and Treatment of Fescue-Related Agalactia in Fall Calving Cows
W. Warren Gill, Professor, and Fred Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science
- Pasture Bloat - Prevention and Treatment
W. Warren Gill, Professor, and Fred Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science
- Pinkeye in Beef Cattle
Fred Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science & College of Veterinary Medicine and W. Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Poor Nutrition, Cold Weather and Rain Contribute to Calf Losses
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Proper Vaccine Storage
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science, Clyde Lane, Professor, Animal Science and Ron Blair, Henderson County Extension Director
- Recipe for Fall Calving
Clyde D. Lane Jr., Professor, and W. Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Safety Considerations In Working With Cattle
David Kirkpatrick & Fred Hopkins, Professors, Animal Science
- Safety and Security for the Beef Operation
Clyde D. Lane, Jr., Professor, Animal Science - Selection and Managing Replacement Heifers
Warren Gill & Clyde D. Lane, Jr. Professors, Animal Science
- Suggested Practices to Manage Cost of Production in TN Cow-calf Operations
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Summer Beef Cattle Management Suggestions
Warren Gill, Jr. Professor, Animal Science - SQUEEZE CHUTE: Points to Consider VIDEO: Quick Time, Real Player, Widows Media Player
Clyde D. Lane, Jr. Professor, Animal Science
See also: Considerations When Selecting a Commercial Squeeze Chute - Weaning Beef Calves
Warren Gill & Clyde D. Lane, Jr. Professors, Animal Science
- Yearling Bull Management
James B. Neel, Professor and Neal Schrick, Associate Professor Animal Science
- Corn vs. Hay: Compare the Costs When Purchasing Feed for Cowherd
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science - Team Efforts Required for Small TN Producers
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Ten Suggestions for Improved Feeder Cattle Production and Marketing
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
Nutrition and Forage Utilization
- Drought Information
- Alternative Feeds Which May Be Used During Periods of Restricted Forage Availability
Warren Gill, Professor and Clyde D. Lane, Jr., Professor, Animal Science - Assess Hay Needs Early
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Bad Nutrition, Bad Weather and Poor Management Contribute to Baby Calf Losses
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Cold, Wet, Winter Weather Increases Feed Needs of Cow HerdsS
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Comparing Value of Byproduct Feeds in Beef Rations
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Copper is the Culprit - Beef industry sleuths partner to investigate mystery of poor performance.
Becky Mills, Angus Journal July 2004 (Warren Gill quoted) - Corn or Hay? Which is the Best Buy When Purchasing Feed for the Beef Herd?
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Cow Culling - A Management Strategy to Stretch Limited Feed Supply
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science - Crop Residues for Beef Cattle
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Dallisgrass Staggers
Fred M. Hopkins, Warren Gill, Animal Science and John Goddard, Loudon County Extension
- Drought Presents Challenge For TN Cow-calf Producers
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Feeding a Small Number of Cattle for the Freezer
W. Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professors, Animal Science
- Feeding Cattle During Extreme Cold Weather
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- Feeding Large Round Bales this Winter
W. Warren Gill and Doyle G. Meadows, Professors, Animal Science
- Feeding Programs for Weaning and Preconditiong Calves
Warren Gill°, Clyde Lane°, Jim Neel°, Aaron Fisher° and Todd Steen2˜
°University of Tennessee Animal Science Department
˜Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
- Interpreting Results of Nitrates of Forages
W. Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Low Quality Hay Supply Will Contribute to Problems For Cow-calf Herds
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science - Manage Your Beef Herd for Proper Body Condition
W. Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science - Managing Your Hay Inventory
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Mineral Nutrition of Beef Cattle
W. Warren Gill, professor, Clyde D. Lane, professor, James B. Neel, Professor, Aaron Fisher, Instructor, Animal Science, Gary Bates, Professor Plant Sciences and Debbie Joines, Extension Assistant, Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Sciences
- Moving Cattle to New Pastures Can Increase Poisoning by Toxic Plants
Warren Gill, Professor, Professor, Animal Science - Nitrate Alert For Cattle
Warren Gill, Professor, Professor, Animal Science - Nutritional Status of Beef Females Critical During Breeding Season
James B. Neel, Professor Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Occurrence, Prevention and Treatment of Fescue-Related Agalactia in Fall-Calving Cows
W. Warren Gill, Professor, and Fred Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science
- Pasture Bloae - Prevention and Treatment
W. Warren Gill, Professor, and Fred Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science
- Plants May Be Source of Toxicity to Cattle During Drought
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor, Animal Science and Extension Veterinary Medicine - Questions to Consider When Selecting Alternative Feeds For Beef Cattle
Warren Gill, Professor, Professor, Animal Science - Recent Weather Conditions Could Cause Problems For Beef Cattle
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science - Rules of Thumb for Winter Feeding
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Start Prevention of Grass Tetany and Other Problems Early this Year
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science - Successfully Feeding Large Round Bales this Winter
Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
- UT Forage Mineral Survey Reveals Problems - Will Be Repeated in 2002
- What Do You Mean Highest Price?
James B. Neel, Professor, Animal Science
- Winter Feeding Management Critical for Beef Cattle
Warren Gill and James B. Neel, Professors, Animal Science
- 2009 Beef Integrated Resource Management Calendar (PB1663)
- Estrous Synchronization
Fred M. Hopkins, Professor and F. Neal Schrick, Associate Professor, Animal Science - Management of the Beef Bull
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Naturally Occurring Multiple Births in Cattle
F. David Kirkpatrick, Professor, Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Nutritional Status of Beef Females Critical During Breeding Season
James B. Neel, Professor Animal Science, University of Tennessee
- Yearling Bull Management
James B. Neel, Professor and Neal Schrick, Associate Professor Animal Science


