Reproduction is key to profitability in beef cow-calf operations. When cows fail to conceive and calve on a yearly basis, ...

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 ...

A few days at the start of the breeding season can determine not just this year’s calf weights but also the long-term ...

Spring is often viewed as a reward for enduring Midwest winters. As pastures green up, temperatures rise and calves begin to ...

K-State beef cattle experts discuss the importance of careful planning and low-stress handling during transportation of ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - This calving season, Soth Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages cattle producers to consider pre-calving vaccinations. "Pre-calving ...

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 ...

For producers striving to deliver consistent, high-quality colostrum to newborn calves, the most important management window ...

Dear Daktari, I am a dairy farmer and recently I lost one of my calves during birth. It was a bad experience since it caught us unawares. Please educate me on calving to avoid such a scenario next ...

As the cattle head to the cool-season grass pastures, spring breeding plans are well under way. While most of the cows have calved, spring grass means breeding time is not far away. The other day was ...

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — “What’s rule number one?” veterinarian Charles “Chuck” Estill asks a room full of students attending Oregon State University’s Extension Service calving school. The gathering of farm ...