Reproduction is key to profitability in beef cow-calf operations. When cows fail to conceive and calve on a yearly basis, ...

Spring is often viewed as a reward for enduring Midwest winters. As pastures green up, temperatures rise and calves begin to ...

A few days at the start of the breeding season can determine not just this year’s calf weights but also the long-term ...

K-State beef cattle experts discuss the importance of careful planning and low-stress handling during transportation of ...

Recent advances in dairy cattle calving and neonatal care have integrated sophisticated monitoring systems, data analytics and automated prediction models to enhance both animal welfare and farm ...

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 ...

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 ...

If a rancher notices that a calf is acting or feeling a little off, Mousel stresses the importance of making sure that the ...

As the cattle head to the cool-season grass pastures, spring breeding plans are well under way. While most of the cows have calved, spring grass means breeding time is not far away. The other day was ...

Dear Daktari, I am a dairy farmer and recently I lost one of my calves during birth. It was a bad experience since it caught us unawares. Please educate me on calving to avoid such a scenario next ...

MONANGO, N.D. — Mark Wagner has memories of the April 1997 storm that hit North Dakota, and he’s heard all about the 1966 storm before he was born that took lives, both human and livestock. He thinks ...

Foster Cattle, a local Rigby cattle operation, has been recognized as the top 17th cow and calf operation in the United States by the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. According to owner Brad ...