Cow-Calf
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.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
Attaining ranch profitability is a hot topic, but what about how to use and invest those profits?
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.
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is imposing new $1.50 per acre assessment on rural landowners, farmers and ranchers.
Information about Angus’ new recognition program, Red Angus collaborates with Breedr and applications open for W.D. Farr Scholarship.
Cattle producer Jerry Weekes uses an intensive grazing rotational system on irrigated pasture to capture more value per acre of land.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Consider these forage and cattle management suggestions for successful grazing through the fall, winter and into the future.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
Six reasons why traceability is important.
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.
Cheap winter-feeding strategies can dramatically reduce costs compared to making and feeding hay.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts suggests four alternatives that could be more economical than growing hay for your animals.
Cow herd expansion is not the only option to consider when the markets are strong and producers have profit to invest.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
Learn more about a free online feedstuff locator, American Royal scholarship recipients, the new Iowa Beef Center Director and new Charolais docility EPD.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
Responsibly using antibiotics is fundamental to raising healthy, productive and profitable cattle.
The three most important things to retailers and consumers are having a good product, in stock and at a good value.
Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Missouri Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts says hay is expensive to make and encourages producers to find other options for winter feed.