For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian (K-State Research and Extension)

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Cattle in a pen at Hy-Plains Feedyard LLC, Montezuma. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, Salina, was recently purchased by the Winter Livestock family, Dodge City. Pictured are, (at left) head of operations Mason Winter and general manager Mike Samples. (Courtesy photo.)
Little girl feeding a cow. (iStock │ #1463293335 - Aziz Shamuratov)
It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

Keeping facilities in working order

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Little girl feeding a cow. (iStock │ #1463293335 - Aziz Shamuratov)