Along with proper feeding, there are a few points to consider when managing cow herds through cold stress: It is difficult to ...

K-State beef cattle extension specialists are encouraging cattle producers to evaluate their herd performance as the fall ...

During any given production year on the ranch, cows/heifers are faced with nutritional and environmental stressors. They have ...

The top ten New Year’s resolutions, first published in January 2022, serve as a good reminder of the management practices ...

When a new little one joins the world, it can be an exciting time, but not all births are easy. For beef cattle, it is important to know what is considered a medical emergency, according to the ...

Larger cows must wean heavier calves to justify higher maintenance costs. Track individual productivity for better decisions.

No matter how much we think we know about our cows, calving time always reveals another perspective about a cow's disposition. Here are a few things I picked up from observing mother cows. 1. If you ...

Many producers are now in full swing of calving season or soon will be in the Northern Plains. Although late winter has been relatively mild with above average temperatures the last few weeks, we had ...

If one stands by the fence and discusses calving, most producers are sympathetic to the late- calving cow. At least she has a live calf is the general response. That is true, but the challenge is to ...

My most memorable tussle with calves occurred half a century ago while working on a farm. While moving calves into the barn, one was recalcitrant. My boss said, “Just wrap its tail around your hand ...

Experts say, when making culling decisions, remember to look at calf weaning weight in comparison to cow size.