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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Following an overwhelmingly positive response last year, Nebraska Extension is bringing back its Calving College series for 2026. The three-part webinar series, Fundamental Knowledge for Successful ...

Kansas State University Research and Extension invites beef producers from Pawnee County and all surrounding counties to attend the upcoming Calving School on Wednesday, December 17 at the J.A. Haas ...

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.