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
Education | Completed Addressing Agricultural Barriers and Promoting Resilience Case study discussing drought adaptability techniques, Indigenous farming techniques... Read more
Education | Completed Alternative Direct Marketing Methods A Marketing workshop with topics including market demand for local produce and meat products... Read more
Other | Completed Archeological Survey A cultural resource inventory of 247 acres surrounding and including the Old Fort Lewis Complex near Hesperus, Colorado, was undertaken by the... 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
Other | Completed Cowbirds Catherine and Joe Ortega Ph.D., from the FLC biology department, have been studying cowbirds at the Old Fort for 7 years. Read more