Calves
From post-calving nutrition to bull selection decisions, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in March.
U.S. feedlot inventory hits 11.5 million as the closure of Lubbock Feeders signals growing pressure from border disruptions and declining cow herd numbers.
Oklahoma State extension specialists share strategies for producers to consider after a wildfire.
The right tagging systems save time, labor and money.
From colostrum intake to feedlot performance, research shows maternal nutrition is the key to long-term ranch profitability.
For decades, embryo technologies were viewed as tools reserved for seedstock breeders, show-focused programs or those chasing the absolute top end of pedigree-driven genetics. But today, the economics of commercial beef production have shifted.
K-State’s Emma Briggs shares how calving windows, genetic selection, reproductive strategies and management practices can enhance calf uniformity to improve overall herd management and productivity.
A new pilot study compares the physiological and behavioral impacts of the ClipFitter against standard rubber band castration methods.
Tracking birth data, mothering ability and calf vigor on day one provides the metrics needed for smarter culling and sire selection.
INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.
Use these tips to capture implant value without sacrificing long-term performance.
From cow herd nutrition strategies to not forgetting your bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in February.
AngusLink connects Genetic Merit Scorecard with GeneMax Advantage test, offering enhanced scorecard option for commercial producers.
Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when feed and labor are tight at home.
Several management practices can help reduce the impact of cold stress and decrease potential health and performance setbacks.
With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains how to identify, prevent and manage cold stress in baby calves.
Barn camera systems are helping producers reduce labor and improve calf survival by spotting problems sooner.
Troy Dutton and Joe Hochhalter from the Steele Vet Clinic in Steele, N.D., give advice on everything from colostrum timing to bedding strategies.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.
Preparing for a successful calving season, ensure all supplies are stocked and equipment is fully functional before the first calf arrives to minimize stress and maximize efficiency.
K-State veterinarians discuss a unique case of what seems to be sudden death in a fall calving herd.
In regard to building back a better cow herd through sound, intentional selection and mating decisions, the single strongest argument for crossbreeding is the advantage in reproductive fitness and longevity of crossbred cows.
K-State’s Warner says cold stress increases cow’s energy needs.
Oklahoma State’s Peel reports data indicates little heifer retention while a slow herd rebuilding may be beginning.
K-State veterinarians discuss a ranch with different groups of weaned calves showing signs of coccidiosis at a pivotal time in their lives.
NDSU’s livestock economist encourages producers to concentrate on the cash market and the fundamentals.
In addition to increasing carcass counts, wolves decrease reproduction rates, weaning weights, calf health and human well-being — costs often uncompensated or uncounted.
From forage testing to heifer development, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in December.
Strong breeding seasons start with strong postpartum cows. Winter calving offers the chance to get both right with attentive management.