In the News -
November 2007
Livestock producers' library at your fingertips
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The Animal Science section of the University of Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service has developed a searchable CD that is being
offered free to Arkansas livestock producers.
Robert Seay, Benton County extension staff chair, has a copy and says it has
"all you ever wanted to know about cattle production, but were afraid to ask.
"I'm certain that users will find it to be the most complete Animal Science
reference material available and one that will see constant use," he says. "This
may very well be the most complete Animal Science reference material available
in such a concise package."
The CD contains 125 publications, including information on beef and dairy
cattle, horses, goats and hay and pasture management.
It also includes Excel spreadsheets to assist with livestock feeding and
nutrition and PDA tools, a Seasonal Pasture Planning software program to
optimize forage production and livestock intake and a Limestone Quality
Calculator software program to calculate the cost effectiveness of lime
products.
According to Seay, the CD also contains: frequently asked questions about
beef cattle nutrition and feeding; drought management articles; Arkansas Beef
Improvement Program newsletters; "Beef Cattle Research Update" newsletters; "Arkansas Cattlemen's" articles and 800 photos to help producers identify
grasses, forbs, woody plants and legumes.
To receive the free CD, livestock producers need only to provide the
following information to their county agent: Name, mailing address, phone number
and e-mail address if applicable.
After providing this information by mail, e-mail or in person, CDs will be
ordered and then made available to each applicant.
The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the U of A Division of
Agriculture.
November 9, 2007Media Contact: Lamar James
Extension Communications Specialist
U of A Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2187 or (501) 753-0207
ljames@uaex.edu
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