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Bovine respiratory disease affects every sector of the beef industry, but the battle is won or lost at the ranch. Here is how cow-calf producers can set calves up for lifelong immune success.
K-State veterinarians investigate an unusual outbreak of eye lesions among stocker calves across multiple pastures.
Don’t confuse fall dormancy with winter hardiness. Learn how to leverage NAFA ratings to select the perfect alfalfa cultivar for your climate.
Dr. Tim Parks explains why vaccination is only one piece of a successful preconditioning program, and how nutrition, parasite control and low-stress management can improve calf health and profitability.
From sorting bull EPDs to streamlining financial dashboards, here’s how to use technology to support — not replace — the cowgirl logic that builds generational legacies.
When siblings build a farm together, the hardest decisions can come when their children, spouses and different visions for the future enter the picture.
K-State veterinarians look at the benefits of supplementing calf nutrition with the practice of creep feeding.
Minimize treatment costs and prevent fatalities by spacing out stressors, optimizing nutrition and using the “Rule of Three.”
Establishing a VCPR with a local veterinarian is more than a legal checkmark — it is a critical tool for tailored herd management, proactive health planning and legal access to crucial medications.
An Oklahoma State University study reveals a surprising “dead zone” for 45-to-59-day weaning premiums, pushing the case for a 60-day minimum.
With the U.S. beef herd at a 75-year low and cattle prices at record highs, a hands-on workshop will teach producers how to rebuild intentionally.
By partnering with neighbors and public agencies, Jay and Chyenne Smith leveraged Vence virtual fencing to protect their permits, reduce labor, and revolutionize their range management near Salmon, Idaho.
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
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Despite its name, New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is not a worm, it is a fly, and one of the most serious biosecurity threats facing livestock producers across the Americas today.
From traditional palpation to rapid chute-side blood tests, choosing the right pregnancy-checking method depends on your labor, facilities and herd goals.
Understanding market risk is necessary, but managing the pathway from recognition to response is what keeps farming operations in business.
USDA’s Richard Fordyce outlines how cattle producers can document death losses, navigate new AGI rules, and tap local market values under the Livestock Indemnity Program.
In celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the beef industry highlights the crucial link between land management and sustainable consumption.
Early-life nutrition helps program the hormonal signals that drive testicular development, with effects that persist well into adulthood.
As pastures dry up, Extension specialists say water supply and quality deserve the same planning as feed.
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Together, stockmanship, disease prevention and consistency help reduce BRD risk and improve long-term performance.
How Dr. John Kastelic combines experience and emerging technologies to evaluate bull fertility.
Feedlots aren’t the only places where cattle overheat. Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman shares proactive steps to keep grazing herds safe when temperatures spike.
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Consistency starts with how minerals are delivered. Learn why delivery matters just as much as formulation.
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Selecting for cattle with less risk for BRD is possible – 3 steps to get started with genomics
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Get one beef nutritionist’s strategies for proper nutrition throughout every stage of calving
Whether you are managing through drought or planning your fall breeding program, K-State’s Jason Warner shares a to-do list to keep your spring and fall herds on track.
Early-weaning reduces herd forage needs and opens new marketing opportunities. Learn how to manage calf health and nutrition in hot weather.
Whether seeking family transition funds, bank loans or outside equity, these simple accounting and management strategies will set your ranch up for financial success.
Researcher discusses tips for selecting cows that fit the western U.S. range.