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Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.

A calving book is a book that allows producers to write down the tag number they put in the calf to record the date of birth as close as possible.

It is never too early to start developing a marketing plan for the current calf crop and the next anticipated calf crop.

Make sure you are taking the steps to keep your animals safe and healthy this winter.

Even though it is cold out the cows still need fed, here are some things to consider for winter feeding.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the number of cattle in Nebraska feedlots is up 2 percent over last year this month.

When warmer temperatures set in and winter starts to melt away, cattle producers across the country will be keeping one eye on the pasture and one eye on their next biggest investment—their calves.

Hoof cracks can be common in older cattle as they increase in weight.

Illinois cattlemen and cattlewomen will have the opportunity to here from industry experts at the 2015 Illinois Cattle Feeders Meeting.

Presentations will be made on preventive medicine, bull nutrition and selection, cattle handling, sprayer calibration, ryegrass evaluation, cow-calf systems and the Louisiana Master Farmer Program.