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Jason Smith

Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist / Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Department of Animal Science
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041322 cow size

The many factors influencing cow weight

April 13, 2022
Jason Smith
Cow weight has become an incredibly popular topic of conversation. It is not uncommon to hear discussion of how “efficient” a cow herd is because it is made up of lightweight cows.
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Planning ahead to feed problem newborn calves

January 3, 2022
Jason Smith
While we all hope that every dam will claim her calf and provide it with what it needs to thrive, the reality is that some will not.
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Read the feed tags

Interpreting a feed tag

December 24, 2019
Jason Smith
Reviewing the tag that accompanies a feed or ingredient can provide you with a substantial amount of information.
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hemp field

Hemp is not (yet) an approved feed ingredient

October 3, 2019
Jason Smith
It goes without saying that hemp production is currently a hot topic in agriculture. As is the case with almost all other agricultural or food industries where harvest, refinement or processing results in a residue or byproduct, there is also considerable interest in potential uses for hemp and its byproducts as animal feed ingredients – particularly for cattle.
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Cows that need fly control

Are you getting the most out of your feed-through fly control?

May 24, 2019
Jason Smith
Feed-through fly control is undoubtedly one of the most popular seasonal feed additives used in pasture-based beef production systems.
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Are you getting the most out of your ration?

December 22, 2017
Jason Smith
Just like a business that’s only as good as the people and business plan behind it, the same goes for feed formulations and a person’s ability to deliver it to the bunk.
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Is she ready to provide for not one, but two calves?

April 24, 2017
Jason Smith
As the first hint of green signaled spring and summer grazing would soon be here, many of us were finalizing our plans for the upcoming breeding season.
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Thinking about cutting corners on your winter feeding program? Consider the implications first

December 22, 2016
Jason Smith
Recent changes in the feeder cattle market have undoubtedly forced many of us to re-evaluate our day-to-day management practices.
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