The goal of each cattle operation is for the cows to produce a calf each year, say the veterinarians at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K‑State Research and Extension)

Deciding to keep or cull cows

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Cattle on pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #112955460 - Nazzu)
K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)

Adjusting calving window

Courtesy photo.
The annual King of the Ring auctioneer competition included eight contestants and more than 7,000 head of cattle on July 27 at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Leon and Jan Dunn and the Dunn family. (Courtesy photo.)
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Montana Nutrition Conference & Livestock Forum