Livestock | Completed 4-Corners Bull Test Colorado State University was one of the first universities to establish a bull test for evaluating the performance of young bulls. Progeny from... Read more
Livestock | Completed About Beef Cattle Research at the Old Fort Learn about the beef cattle herd, management practices, and research conducted at the Old Fort. Read more
Livestock | Completed Brisket Disease Brisket Disease, also known as High Mountain Disease or Pulmonary Hypertension, is one of the Rocky Mountain region's most costly diseases.... Read more
Livestock | Completed Composite Beef Cattle Research In 1985, a project was designed and initiated at the SJBRC which sought to address several questions related to composite cattle crossbreeding. Read more
Livestock | Completed Cow Herd Management The SJBRC cow herd was has generally been managed under commercial conditions similar to those of other ranches in the Four Corners area. Read more
Livestock | Completed Forage Intake A 1980-81 study evaluating forage intake of mares and cattle. The study compared lactating mares and cows, non-lactating cows and species... Read more
Livestock | Completed Genetics of Reproduction Research Scrotal circumference in yearling bulls, as a measure of testicle size, had been shown to be a highly heritable trait that is easily and... Read more
Livestock | Completed Grazing and Nesting A grant issued by National Geographic and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds four to five FLC students to help Catherine Ortega Ph.D.... Read more
Livestock | Completed Grazing Intensity Study An eight-year study with yearling cattle grazing on native oak brush range at four levels of intensity was begun in 1977 to determine the proper... Read more