Calves
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.
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.
Dart guns can seem like an easy fix for hard-to-catch cattle, but Iowa State’s Chris Clark says they carry risks to animal welfare, food safety and drug efficacy. Here is how to use a dart gun safely.
Early weaning can save grass and body condition — but push calves too young and you create pot‑bellied orphans instead of profitable feeders or replacements.
Whether it’s reducing dark cutters at the plant or boosting AI conception rates in the pasture, the genetics of docility are redefining modern cattle selection.
Terrain’s Dave Weaber says herd expansion remains on hold heading into 2027, with feeder cattle and fed cattle prices expected to hit new highs in Q3 — even as a potential strong El Niño and the Cargill Fort Morgan lockout add fresh uncertainty to the supply picture.
In a market where every pound counts, industry experts and feedlot managers explain why growth-promoting implants remain a top tool for economic efficiency and consumer safety.
Research from the University of Missouri shows that selecting for heat-tolerant cattle isn’t just a welfare issue — it’s a major bottom-line advantage.
Veterinary and entomology experts break down the biology of ALHT “explosions” and provide a roadmap for managing theileriosis risks.
With New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, a critical shortage of skilled labor threatens the response. Ranchers warn that technology and drones cannot replace the “boots in the stirrups” needed to doctor infected calves.
How one Kansas cattleman uses genetic testing to help improve his bottom line and his cow herd
A step-by-step look at how to make, store and feed out baleage — and the common mistakes that lead to spoilage.
Is creep feeding really “insurance” for your cows? Two Iowa State specialists analyze the science behind milk demand, forage disappearance and long-term heifer productivity.
A historic lack of winter moisture and drying water sources are forcing Wyoming and Nebraska producers to make gut-wrenching choices. At Torrington Livestock Markets, sales volume has surged to nine times its normal seasonal average.
Ditch the generic “shot list.” Leading veterinarians explain why a written, herd-specific plan is the only way to maximize herd resiliency.
Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf health management.
Learn which products are conditionally approved and why a strong veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the only way to manage this devastating pest.
By trading a stethoscope for a sorting stick, Kim Jungkind uncovered simple, sensory-based tactics to reduce stress and improve cattle performance.
Despite record-high cash costs of $780 per head, surging calf prices pushed average profit margins up by $614 in 2025.
As beef prices surge 14% higher than last year’s records, market analysts and cattlemen weigh the impact of shifting demographics and the looming threat of government intervention.
Don’t let green grass fool you. Learn why protecting root reserves today ensures a longer, more productive grazing season in a record-high cattle market.
From colostrum to cow herd management, vaccination decisions made early in life play a crucial role in long-term success.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
Practical strategies can boost dewormer efficacy, minimize infection opportunity and put more pounds on calves.