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Stephen F. Austin State University

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

2020

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Analyzing The Management Practices Of East Texas Beef Cattle Producers, Hiliary Cheyenne Swor Aug 2020

Analyzing The Management Practices Of East Texas Beef Cattle Producers, Hiliary Cheyenne Swor

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A survey of East Texas beef cattle producers was designed to evaluate the management practices that were prevalent in the area. Demographic and cattle operation data from 103 respondents were analyzed using SPSS (Version 25; Chicago, IL). This electronic-based survey was distributed through Qualtrics. Respondents were located in Angelina, Nacogdoches, or Cherokee county. Most producers (38.8%) had a Bachelor’s degree. A negative correlation was established between castration method and weaning weight (p = - 0.204). Calves were weaned 50 pounds heavier when band or surgically castrated. Females were less likely to castrate their calves or utilize a mineral program. Approximately, …