K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving ...

K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.

With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks an “O” on the hips of “open” or non-pregnant cows.

Research at the U.S. Experiment Station at Miles City indicated that the development of replacement heifers is one of the most important but expensive phases of reproductive man agement. Clyde Greer ...

January is an extremely important “check-point” in spring heifer development programs. The key to proper heifer development lies in understanding the factors that influence conception in yearling ...

In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D., an Extension livestock specialist. Fernandez ...

“The breeding soundness exam tells us the bull can get it done today,” said veterinarian Brad White, noting that fertility ...

K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on ways to manage heifers and cows Bulls are often the focus when cattle producers are thinking about the breeding season, but experts at Kansas State ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

New research reveals dramatic price differences producers can afford based on ranch costs and management strategies.

Creating a great cake starts with quality ingredients mixed together by a talented baker. The same can be said of cattle breeding, only in this case the ingredients include cycling females, quality ...