Cow-Calf

Winter came early for much of cow-calf country, and now calving season is at the gate.

Service is top of mind for this Kansas veterinarian.

An issue facing the rancher at calving time, is the amount of time heifers or cows are allowed to be in labor before assistance is given.

Heifer development should be focused on increasing long-term profitability of the cowherd and creating value of the heifer rather than focusing on yearling pregnancy rates or achieving certain percentage of body weight.

One-way cow/calf producers can make the time they do have go a bit further is by using an electronic personal assistant called the Management Minder. 

Authorities in California are looking for two suspects after three cows were shot and killed along a road.

Any producer wanting to have more cows and heifers calve in daylight hours should try to delay putting out hay and cubes until late in the day.

Not feeding pregnant cows enough protein can have serious consequences.

As the spring calving season approaches, an increased understanding of the parturition process is helpful.

The major effect of cold on nutrient requirement of cows is increased need for energy.

Given the variability and seasonal trends of cattle prices throughout the year, it is necessary to supply an expected annual average cattle price based on given heifer, steer and slaughter cow weights.

Cows need a lot of feed to fill them up and keep them full.

A thorough discussion of the signs of impending calving is followed by a description of when and how to examine a cow to determine the need for intervention.

Authorities say a south-central Iowa man was charged with livestock neglect after failing to euthanize a cow whose partially delivered calf was frozen.

Supplementation is important for pairs grazing cornstalk residue.

Weaning is one of the most stressful times for cattle. You remove the source of security calves have had since birth, and change their routine.

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Right after weaning is a good time to analyze the business and see what it cost to produce a pound of weaned calf.

The number of beef cows that have calved has grown over the last four years adding 2.6 million head since 2014.

It is a constant struggle to evaluate the number of replacement heifers that must be developed or purchased to bring into the herd each year.