Calves
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.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains the importance of understanding your production system when making breeding and selection decisions.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
Here’s how beef producers Jon and Patty Tebelius have built a herd that works for their customers.
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson shares how selection decisions impact cow herd productivity and profit.
Texas A&M’s Johnson shares tips on how to prevent and prepare for barn fires.
What beef producers need to know about fetal programming.
Oklahoma State’s Derrell Peel says the beef industry needs time — not politics or policy — to solve beef supply and demand realities.
Analysis of your production system, breeding objectives, mating decisions and development ensures the your heifers are the right fit for your environment and set your operation up for success.
K-State’s Emma Briggs shares tips for forage and feed sampling and testing.
Veternarian Kirk Ramsey says to reduce lice risk and create control measures, understanding the life cycle of lice and targeting application times are paramount.
Beef Extension Veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff recounts some skin-crawling stories fit for Halloween.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains when creep feeding is a good option for fall calves and what makes the ideal feed for nursing calves.
Although warning signs are emerging, economists say record-high beef prices could hold for up to two more years. Tight supplies and strong demand continue to drive the market, but economists and producers are apprehensive with talks of reopening the border.
New data from four calf ranches highlight the dominance of respiratory disease and the year-round consistency of health challenges in beef-dairy cross calves.
SDSU Extension feedlot management specialist shares when and why producers should consider replacing corn with milo when feeding cattle.
Easy access and flexibility are benefits to livestock auction markets. State of the Beef Industry survey respondents share how they are marketing cattle today.
Strategic management, disease prevention and parasite control set replacement heifers up for lifelong productivity.
A clean start begins at the navel. Good calving hygiene and early care are the simplest ways to prevent costly infections and improve calf health outcomes.