Calves
Nebraska native Jacob Sebade blends family feedlot tradition with modern technology to give ranchers more “speed to market.”
Extension specialists warn that jumping the gun on spring grazing can slash forage production and trigger an energy crash in developing heifers
Why consistent herd records are the key to a successful ranch transition and long-term production success.
Nebraska extension educator stresses vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke.
From visual-only ear tags to electronic ear tags, brands and tattoos, how producers choose to identify their cattle is impacted by their management program.
This record-keeping system streamlines cattle records into a road map for profitability.
CattleMax platform helps connect herd health, breeding and more.
Reducing the risk of scours can be accomplished by addressing different areas of management.
701x aims to reshape cattle management through a blend of innovative technology, user-friendly design and customer service.
There are four classes of anti-infectives used for BRD treatment. It is impotant to use the correct class of antibiotic to control the disease-causing bacteria.
Use these strategies to help encourage a love connection or bond between a cow and calf.
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.