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Twenty-two (22) head of cattle (calves) are needed for ARS Cattle Fever Tick Research Unit research studies at the Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory (CFTRL) facility in Edinburg, TX. Animal requir... Twenty-two (22) head of cattle (calves) are needed for ARS Cattle Fever Tick Research Unit research studies at the Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory (CFTRL) facility in Edinburg, TX. Animal requirements are weight to be between 300-450 lbs., mix of steers and heifers age 6-24 months, preferred breed: Hereford (only if unavailable, Black Angus). No bull calves. No Brahman, Brahman cross, or Brahman influence accepted. Brahman have a natural immunity to the cattle fever tick making them non-suitable for colony maintenance. All cattle that will be utilized in research studies in Kerrville, TX and in Edinburg, TX, must first be processed through the KBUSLIRL facility in Kerrville. Upon purchase, the animals are transported to KBUSLIRL where they are vaccinated, screened for health issues, and conditioned for use in ARS research studies taking place in both Kerrville and in Edinburg, TX.