Why energy, protein, minerals and weekly body condition checks are critical to getting cows and first‑calf heifers rebred on ...

Our expectations of first-calf heifers are high. We ask a 2-year-old cow to calve for the first time, rebreed on time to ...

On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can bring high stakes for ranchers trying to protect ...

On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers. Twenty-five ...

Managing inflammation at dry-off improves transition cow health, reducing disease risk while supporting better milk ...

Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground. Because cows experience a lot of stress after ...

Whether confinement feeding of beef cows is part of a cropping and livestock integrated system, or if cows have been displaced due to drought or fire, there are several key concepts to keep in ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

Falun? With hands cupped around his mouth, Chuck Oleen sent a high-pitched holler across the pasture, snaring the attention of critters big and small. Sensing the rancher was bearing treats — wheat ...

U of S researcher Kathy Larson, study lead, is looking for cow-calf producers to participate in a survey about unpaid labour.