Proactive herd management a must during drought
Producers encouraged to prioritize retaining reproductively efficient females when making culling decisions.
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Producers encouraged to prioritize retaining reproductively efficient females when making culling decisions.
Young heifers offer flexibility and tax advantages when rebuilding cowherds after extended dry periods impact forage availability in the region.
K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss protecting profitability amid market volatility and drought concerns.
Don’t overlook the human resources needed to properly manage overall animal well-being in a confinement facility.
A cattle producer from Missouri says animal health issues are a top concern right now. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in south central Missouri, and is president of the Independent C...
A new Ohio State University Extension program is focused on improving long-term herd management. Garth Ruff says OSU Extension’s Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School is helpi...
K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...
As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost while not compromising on the heifer’s health or fertility. Heife...
Parasite control in cattle is changing. With all wormers now requiring a veterinary prescription, cattle farmers are being encouraged to move away from routine dosing and towards m...
K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.
LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JULY 9 AT 1 PM CT - As ranching operations grow more complex, a clearer picture into pasture performance and grazing outcomes is increasingly important.
Ger and Enda Armstrong are milking 137 cows in partnership in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, with a strong focus on breeding and grassland management. Ger always ran a high-quality farm, w...
Tasha Macholan studies whether strategic supplementation can support calf gains while improving long-term pasture management.
A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s. Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We hav...
With rain forecast once again after the warm weekend, parasites will be thriving and putting young calves at risk. Parasites such as gut worms become a real issue when the weather...
Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...
Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...
As the high summer temperatures compound long-term drought conditions, taking steps to protect both cattle and the pastures that feed them is key to profitability and survivability...
First-half 2026 beef cow slaughter rate is the lowest on record, suggesting producers may add roughly 500,000 head to the herd by year's end.
Recently burned pastures offer improved forage nutritive value for cattle and ecosystem health benefits.
K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss neurological issues in cattle which may occur from lack of water or poor water quality.
Some beef producers are focusing on improving the quality of their herds. Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the organization’s Beef Quality Showcase i...
Between breeding and field work, this week was hectic for farmers, but it is critical they do not take their eye of the ball when it comes to calves at grass. It can be easy to hal...
New product layers grazing data, planning tools and animal behavior insights onto its virtual fencing platform.
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