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Birds and cattle often commingle, and the potential of disease transmission is inevitable. Texas A&M AgriLife scientist Sapna Dass is targeting that transaction with her latest research. [Photo by Michael Miller,Texas A&M AgriLife] Birds and cattle often commingle, and the potential of disease transmission is inevitable. Texas A&M AgriLife scientist Sapna Dass is targeting that transaction with her latest research. [Photo by Michael Miller,Texas A&M AgriLife]

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Controlling Spread of Infectious Disease Between Wildlife and Livestock on Shared Rangeland

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease. Sapna Chitlapilly Dass wants to address the disease transmission at the rangeland level. She is leading a research initiative dedicated to identifying pathogens, monitoring transmission pathways, and implementing rapid responses to address the potential danger posed by unidentified pathogens that could lead to severe epidemics.

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Comparing EPDs Across Breeds featuring Esther Tarpoff

On this episode of Angus At Work, Miranda Reiman visits with Esther Tarpoff, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association, regarding across-breed EPDs and how they’re calculated; the revolutionary nature of having data comparing multiple breeds; the role the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center plays in strengthening the U.S. cattle herd; and much more. Tune in for discussion of across-breed EPD adjustment factors, making comparisons across breeds, and USMARC.

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Strong Feeder Markets Encouraging More Selling

Heifers are smaller percentage of mix, possibly signaling start of retention.

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The Cost of Invasives

UW releases new findings on the economic ramifications of invasive weeds in Wyoming.

Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide

Discover how to capitalize on your investment in Angus genetics through the entire beef supply chain in this resource library. Articles focus on raising quality calves, leveraging commercial Angus programs and services, and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories will connect you to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and products and services.

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October red meat exports above year-ago levels; pork on record pace.

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Products and services for the farm and ranch. This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features an updated small articulated loader, a Bluetooth-enabled mouse trap, a software suite for managing mixed fleets of tractors with precision technology, and new hay tedders and disc mowers.

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From the Field

Notes from regional managers Radale Tiner and David Gazda on new eID rules as we head into bull sale season.

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Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Future of Tick Control

Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the USDA creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.

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