Web Directory

» Animal Info - Wild Yak
   Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of the yak, and information on its wild habitat, including biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.
   http://www.animalinfo.org/species/artiperi/bos_mutu.htm

» Beef Stocker USA
   Designed specifically for beef producers who background and/or run stocker or yearling cattle on various forages across the United States. A service of Kansas State University.
   http://www.beefstockerusa.org/

» Body Condition Scoring
   Body condition scoring serves as a management tool to determine the nutritional needs of a cow herd. Using a numeric scoring system from 1 to 9, cattlemen can evaluate cows in the field to estimate body energy reserves.
   http://www.cowbcs.info/

» Calf Country
   Information concerning calf rearing including calculators, saleyard, rearing methods, Vet services, shed designs, discussion groups, and industry news. New Zealand based.
   http://www.calfcountry.co.nz/

» Center for Bison Studies - Montana State University at Bozeman
   The primary mission of the Center is to serve as a regional center for information exchange and research on all aspects of the biology and management of the American bison
   http://www.montana.edu/~wwwcbs/index.html

» Commercially Available DNA Tests for Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle
   Misinterpreting DNA tests can cost beef cattle producers time and money. This NebGuide discusses how to interpret commercial DNA marker tests.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=1017

» Cow Calf Corner
   Oklahoma State University's PBS television show web site, with a large library of cattle breeding information.
   http://cowcalfcorner.okstate.edu/

» Gala Design
   A transgenics company using recombinant proteins for the improvement of livestock genetics. Located in Saulk City, WI, USA.
   http://www.gala.com/

» Handling Beef Cattle
   Provides a review of current procedures in cattle handling with some recommendations for the design of permanent and mobile handling facilities.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/cattlehandlingreport.pdf

» Intertribal Bison Cooperative
   Information about nonprofit organization formed in 1990 to coordinate and assist the tribes in returning bison to Indian Country. Includes copyrighted photos of bison.
   http://www.itbcbison.com/

» Nebraska Extension Publications - Beef
   Information and publications catalogue on beef production.
   http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/beef/

» Planned Worm Control for the Beef Herd
   Gut worms and lungworm have a severe adverse effect on the growth rates of young cattle. This technical note gives guidance on selecting a suitable treatment program.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn573wormcontrol.pdf

» Pneumonia in Beef Cattle
   Calf pneumonia is a significant source of financial loss in beef production. This technical note gives guidance on prevention and treatment.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn571pneumoniainbeefcattle.pdf

» Recommendations for the Design of New, Safe, Efficient Cattle Handling Systems
   Provides guidance on the value of planning, layouts for collecting pens, forcing pens, races, crushes, sorting gates and loading ramps.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn565cattlehandlingsystems.pdf

» The Control and Management of Calf Diarrhoea in Beef Herds
   Technical note providing guidance on calf scour which causes significant losses in the beef herd.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn574calfscour.pdf

» Trace Element Disorders in Beef Cattle
   Trace elements are minerals that in small quantities are essential for the normal health and function of animals. This technical note gives guidance on recognizing deficiencies and supplying supplements.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/pdfs/tn572traceelementdisorders.pdf

» Wagra Dexter
   Provides information on the Dexter breed of cattle and the Wagra farm in Victoria, Australia.
   http://www.wagra-dexter.com.au/