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 ...

Separate thin cows from those in adequate body condition to help manage nutrition and allocate feed resources.

When a new little one joins the world, it can be an exciting time, but not all births are easy. For beef cattle, it is important to know what is considered a medical emergency, according to the ...

Spring’s warming temperatures, green grass, and thunderstorms are just around the corner. For ranchers, spring brings an added and exciting meaning. To them, it’s a season of new life on their ranch.

HAYES, S.D. — Traditionally, you may not think September is the time of the year to see fresh baby calves hitting the ground. But, for those that fall calve, calving season is well underway. At ...

With little research on how nutrition affects reproductive performance in dairy cows, it is generally believed that a cow needs a higher energy intake before calving, but research by University of ...

Elliott Livestock and Wild Rose Cattle Co. were one-third of the way through calving 150 head of cows at their ranch near Clifford, North Dakota, on March 27, 2023. Kevin Elliott owns Elliott ...

AUGUSTA, Kan. (KSNW) — Light snow fell across parts of Kansas on Friday, and while there was little accumulation, temperatures took a tumble. Cattle ranchers have been keeping a close eye on the ...

Snow, ice, winter wind and bitter cold are often what awaits ranchers in the Northen Plains during calving season. Others ...