Beef Publications

The publications listed below are provided via Agricultural Communications Services. They maintain a listing of on-line electronic publications for the College of Agriculture and this list should be checked for the most recent additions. The documents are Adobe Acrobat PDF files.

INDEX
Breeding Management	Health Management	End Product
Nutritional Management	Forages	Facilities
Reproductive Management	Economics	General
BSE Information

Breeding Management

ASC-169

Beef Sire Selection Manual Animal Science Electronic file updated in 2007 .
Section 1	Beef Sire Selection Manual Introductory materials Animal Science.
Section 2	Beef Sire Selection Manual The Importance of Sire Selection Animal Science .
Section 3	Beef Sire Selection Manual Assessing Management, Resources, and Marketing Animal Science .
Section 4	Beef Sire Selection Manual Genetic Principles Animal Science .
Section 5	Beef Sire Selection Manual Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production Animal Science .
Section 6	Beef Sire Selection Manual Breed and Composite Selection Animal Science.
Section 7	Beef Sire Selection Manual Data Collection and Interpretation Animal Science .
Section 8	Beef Sire Selection Manual Expected Progeny Differences Animal Science .
Section 9	Beef Sire Selection Manual Interpretation and Utilization of Expected Progeny Differences Animal Science .
Section 10	Beef Sire Selection Manual The Role of Economically Relevant and Indicator Traits Animal Science .
Section 11	Beef Sire Selection Manual Selection Decisions: Tools for Economic Improvement Beyond EPD Animal Science .
Section 12	Beef Sire Selection Manual Visual and Phenotypic Evaluation of Bulls Animal Science .
Section 13	Beef Sire Selection Manual DNA-Based Technologies Animal Science .
Section 14	Beef Sire Selection Manual Summary Animal Science .
Section 15	Beef Sire Selection Manual Author Biographies Animal Science .

ASC-168

Crossbreeding for the Commercial Beef Producer
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 2004
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ASC-165

Beef Sire Selection Recommendations
Animal Sciences
Electronic file created in 2003
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ASC-159

Selection and Management Practices to Increase Consistency in Beef Cattle
Animal Sciences
Electronic file created in 2000
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ASC-150

Keeping Production Records for the Beef Herd
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 2000
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ASC-141

Using Expected Progeny Differences
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 1998
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ID-108
Section 5

THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK
Planning the Breeding Program
Animal Science
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Beef Sire Selection for Cattle Genetic Improvement Program
Animal Science
Electronic file updated in 2006.

Expected Progeny Differences - 2006 percentiles for several breedsAnimal Science
Electronic file created in 2006.

Nutritional Management

Estimating Hay Needs	Aid to determine how much hay will be needed to overwinter the beef cow herd Animal Science Electronic file created in 2010 ..
ASC-25	Growth Promoting Implants for Beef Cattle Animal Science Electronic file created in 2010 .
ID-121	Fumonisin, Vomitoxin, and Other Mycotoxins in Corn Produced by Fusarium Fungi Animal Science Electronic file created in 2006 .
ASC-161	Feeding and Managing Baby Calves from Birth to 3 Months of Age Animal Science Electronic file created in 2001 .
ASC-155	Trace Mineral Supplementation for Kentucky Beef Cows Animal Science Electronic file created in 2004 .
ASC-154	Using Nutrition to Improve Immunity Against Disease: Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin E Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 1999 .
ASC-12	Balancing Rations Animal Sciences .
ID-157	Managing Livestock Forage for Beef Cattle Production on Reclaimed Surface-Mined Land Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 2006 .
ID-101	Interpreting Forage Quality Reports Agronomy Electronic file created in 1999 .
ID-76	Creep Grazing for Beef Calves Agronomy Electronic file created in 1995 .
ID-74	Planning Fencing Systems for Intensive Grazing Management Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering Electronic file created in 1994 .
ID-108 Section 6	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Health and Management Techniques Animal Science .

Reproductive Management

ASC-162	Managing Body Condition to Improve Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cows Reproductive Management Animal Science Electronic file created in 2002 .
ASC-164	Protocols for Synchronizing Estrus in Yearling Heifers Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 2002 .
ASC-163	Strategies to Improve Reproductive Efficiency of Heifers Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 2002 .
ASC-162	Managing Body Conditions to Improve Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cows Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 2002 .
ASC-144	Managing Considerations in Beef Heifer Development Animal Science Electronic file created in 1998 .
ASC-142	Pelvic Measures for Calving Difficulty Animal Science Electronic file created in 2000 .
ASC-132	Using MGA to Shorten the Beef Breeding Season Animal Science Electronic file created in 1998 .
ASC-61	Southern Regional Beef Cow-Calf Handbook Determining Pregnancy in Cattle Animal Science Electronic file created in 1995 .
ID-108 Section 4	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Managing Reproduction Animal Science .

Health Management

ID-140	Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program Animal Science Electronic file created in 2001 .
ASC-162	Managing Body Condition to Improve Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cows Reproductive Management Animal Science Electronic file created in 2002 .
ASC-25	Growth Promoting Implants for Beef Cattle Animal Science Electronic file created in 2010 .
ASC-154	Using Nutrition to Improve Immunity Against Disease: Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin E Animal Sciences Electronic file created in 1999 .
ENT-501	Managing Pyrethroid Resistant Horn Flies Entomology Electronic file revised in 1994 .
ENT-505	Insecticide-Impregnated Cattle Ear Tags Entomology Electronic file created in 1996 .
ENT-508	Walk Through Horn Fly Trap Pastured Cattle Entomology Electronic file created in 1998 .
ENT-509	Horn Flies and Cattle Entomology Electronic file created in 2000 .
ENT-510	Face Flies and Pinkeye Entomology Electronic file created in 2000 .
ENT-511	Horse Flies and Deer Flies Entomology Electronic file created in 2000 .
ENT-512	Lice on Beef and Dairy Cattle Entomology Electronic file created in 2000 .
ID-140	Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program Animal Science Electronic file created in 2002 .
ID-135	Pinkeye--Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis Animal Science Electronic file created in 2001 .
ID-108 Section 6	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Health and Management Techniques Animal Science .
ID-2	Some Plants of Kentucky Poisonous to Livestock Agronomy Electronic file created in 1995 .
FOR-37	Coyote, Managing Coyote Problems in Kentucky Forestry Electronic file created in 1999

Forages

PR-597	2009 Cool Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report Electronic file created in 20010 .
ID-171	Using Dry Lots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential Agronomy Electronic file created in 2008 .
AGR-191	Using a Grazing Stick for Pasture Management Agronomy Electronic file created in 2007 .
AGR-190	Chicory: An Alternative Livestock Forage Agronomy Electronic file created in 2007 .
PR-547	2006 Cool Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report Electronic file created in 2006 .
PR-546	2006 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report Electronic file created in 2006 .
PR-545	2006 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report Electronic file created in 2006 .
ID-158	Managing Steep Terrain for Livestock Forage Production Electronic file created in 2006 .
AGR-162	Stockpiling for Fall & Winter Pasture Agronomy Electronic file created in 2006 .
PR-531	2005 Cool-Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2005
PR-530	2005 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2005
PR-529	2005 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2005
PR-526	2005 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2005 .
PR-515	2004 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2004 .
PR-514	2004 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2004 .
PR-513	2004 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report Agronomy Electronic file created in 2004 .
ID-152	Grazing Corn: An Option for Extending the Grazing Season in Kentucky Agronomy Electronic file created in 2004
AGR-165	The Agronomics of Manure Use for Crop Production Agronomy Electronic file created in 2002 .
AGR-61	Southern Regional Beef Cow-Calf Handbook Hay Feeding Systems Agronomy Electronic file created in 1995 .
ID-74	Planning Fencing Systems for Intensive Grazing Management Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering Electronic file created in 1994 .
ID-108 Section 2	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Forages for Beef Cattle Animal Science .
IP-56	Assessment of the Potential for Livestock and Poultry Manure to Provide the Nutrients Removed by Crops and Forages in Kentucky Animal Science Electronic file created in 1999 .

Economics

ID-108 Section 10	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Marketing Beef Cattle Animal Science .
ID-108 Section 11	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Economics of Beef Production Animal Science

End Product

ID-140	Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program Animal Science .
ASC-25	Growth Promoting Implants for Beef Cattle Animal Science Electronic file created in 2010 .
ID-150	Understanding Beef Carcass Data Reports Agricultural Economics Electronic file created in 2002 .
ID108 Section 9	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK The End Product Animal Science .

Facilities

ID-176	Using Soil Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms Electronic file created in 2009 .
ID-175	Riparian Buffers: A Livestock Best Management Practice for Protecting Water Quality Electronic file created in 2009 .
	Cattle Handling Facilities: Planning, Components and Layouts (3/2002) Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Electronic file created in 2002. .
	Beef Cattle Corrals and Handling Facilities Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Electronic file created in 1995 .
	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Facilities for Beef Production Animal Science .
Fence/Graze	Fencing and Grazing Publications .
	Corral Construction Guidelines Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering

General

RB-308

2008 Commercial Feeds in Kentucky
Electronic file created in 2009
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ID-175

Riparian Buffers: A Livestock Best Management Practice for Protecting Water Quality
Electronic file created in 2009
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ID-140

Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program
Animal Science
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Cattle Concentrations by State
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 2009
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sr2004-2

2003 Research & Extension Report

ID-151

2003 SUMMARY OF THE FIVE STATE BEEF INITIATIVE IN KENTUCKY
Agricultural Economics
Electronic file created in 2004
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ID-140

Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance Program
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 2002
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ID-108

THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK (Cover)
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 1997
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Section 1	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK The Kentucky Beef Industry Animal Science .
Section 2	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Forages for Beef Cattle Animal Science .
Section 3	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Facilities for Beef Production Animal Science .
Section 4	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Managing Reproduction Animal Science .
Section 5	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Planning the Breeding Program Animal Science .
Section 6	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Health and Management Techniques Animal Science .
Section 7	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Feeding the Cow Herd Animal Science .
Section 8	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Retaining Ownership Animal Science .
Section 9	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK The End Product Animal Science .
Section 10	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Marketing Beef Cattle Animal Science .
Section 11	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK Economics of Beef Production Animal Science .
Section 12	THE KENTUCKY BEEF BOOK CES=BEEF Help Desk Animal Science .

ID-96

Beef Cattle Production on Surface Mined Land in Central Appalachia
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 1995
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IP-46

KY-A-Syst: Assessing and Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination from LIVESTOCK YARDS MANAGEMENT
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Electronic file created in 1998

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BSE Informational Sheet
Animal Science
Electronic file created in 2004

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