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We work to enhance native rangelands for both wildlife conservation and sustainable livestock production. These publications showcase our progress.

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Determining the Age Classes of Free-ranging Female Nilgai in Southern Texas, USA

Reproductive Capabilities of Female Nilgai in Southern Texas

Nilgai Antelope Display No Signs of Infection Upon Experimental Challenge With a Virulent Babesia Bovis Strain

Effects of Helicopter Net Gunning on the Survival and Movement Behaviour of Nilgai Antelope

Animal Use of Fence Crossings in Southwestern Rangelands

Latrine Ecology of Nilgai Antelope

Management Bulletin No. 6: Aerial Surveys for Large Mammals in South Texas: Are Conventional Surveys Good Enough?

Population Demographics of Nilgai in Southern Texas

Mark‐Recapture Distance Sampling for Aerial Surveys of Ungulates on Rangelands

Molecular Screening for Rickettsial Bacteria and Piroplasrns in Ixodid Ticks Surveyed from White-tailed Deer and Nilgai Antelope in Southern Texas

Management Bulletins

Management Bulletin No. 11: Permitting Approaches for Establishing Endangered Species Act Assurances on Private Lands

Management Bulletin No. 10: Endangered Species Act Information for Private Landowners – An Introduction

Management Bulletin No. 9: South Texas Bobwhites and Eyeworms: Regional History, Prevalence, and Implications for Management

Management Bulletin No. 8: Designing Quail Lanes to Increase Huntable Acreage and Distribute Hunting Pressure

Management Bulletin No. 7: Don’t Gamble on Stocking Rate: Knowing the Odds Makes for Better Bets

Management Bulletin No. 6: Aerial Surveys for Large Mammals in South Texas: Are Conventional Surveys Good Enough?

Management Bulletin No. 5: Patch Burning as a Management Tool for Coastal Rangelands in South Texas

Management Bulletin No. 4: Coyote Conundrums, Shedding Light on Coyote Behavior to Inform More Effective Management

Management Bulletin No. 3: Searching for an Optimal Grazing Strategy, Phase I Outcomes from the Coloraditas Grazing Research and Demonstration Area

Management Bulletin No. 2: Solving the Mystery of How to Treat Nilgai for Cattle Fever Ticks

Management Bulletin No. 1: Documenting a Late Season Quail Hatch

Three Minute Thesis

Callie Jo Swaim

Kevin Lovasik

Forrest Fay

Bryan Spencer

Jake Hill

Learn How Science Informs Our Decisions

We believe that effective ranch management results from precise measurement and analysis. By implementing the results from various research initiatives, we can make informed choices that optimize our ranching practices for long-term sustainability and productivity.