Calves
Beef producers can now order Redbooks for 2026. Internship deadlines are approaching for the next generation.
Terminal crossbreeding is a solution to economic antagonisms in the beef industry.
Nebraska’s Rick Rasby and Brent Plugge share strategies for fall calving.
From body condition scores to mineral needs, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in October.
Iowa Beef Center’s Garland Dahlke shares what is key to a newly weaned calf’s diet.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
A trusted adjuvant can make all the difference in capturing a strong immune response in young calves.
The decision to retain heifers goes far beyond current cattle prices; it is increasingly about creating and capturing greater value with every calf loaded on that truck in the future.
Texas veterinarian, backgrounder and cow-calf producer Jared Ranly discusses strategies for weaning time that benefits both the cow-calf producer and stocker.
OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.
Setting cattle up for success starts with building a robust immune system that can respond to disease challenges. Building immunity starts the day a calf is born.
An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
OSU’s Mark Johnson reviews the Oklahoma Gold and Oklahoma SuperGold supplementation programs as a means of adding profit potential.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
Specialists share strategies for evaluating herd performance following weaning and pregnancy check.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
Texas Tech’s Jennifer Koziol shares a comprehensive overview of strategic heifer development — focusing on selection, health, nutrition and breeding strategies.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
Cattle producer Jerry Weekes uses an intensive grazing rotational system on irrigated pasture to capture more value per acre of land.
It’s not too early to begin evaluating the economic and agronomic conditions and considerations for possible winter stocker production.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
A proactive management plan including early preparation and close monitoring is key to a stress-free, healthy weaning time.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.