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Texas Tech scientist raises concern of using beta agonists in beef cattle

March 13, 2014

Texas Tech scientist raises concern of using beta agonists in beef cattle

Use of certain animal drugs known as beta agonists in cattle production has received considerable national attention. A Texas Tech University veterinary epidemiologist has found that although there are significant societal benefits to the practice, an increase in death loss of cattle raises questions about welfare implications of its use.

Research team launches sweeping lesser prairie-chicken predictive model study

September 13, 2013

Research team launches sweeping lesser prairie-chicken predictive model study

Research by wildlife scientists at Texas Tech University focusing on large-scale landscape and environmental changes could bring new hope to getting a better handle on the fate of the fast-disappearing lesser prairie-chicken. Scientists have estimated that the bird has experienced as much as a 97 percent decline in population size from historic levels.

TAWC recognized with major American Water Resources Association award

June 03, 2013

TAWC recognized with major American Water Resources Association award

The Texas Alliance for Water Conservation, a research project made up of producers, industries, universities, and government agencies, has received the American Water Resources Association's 'Integrated Water Resources Management Award.'  The award will be presented at the group's annual conference in November in Portland.