Angus cows and calves in green pasture. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Data driven decisions to improve herd performance

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)
Bob Funk Sr., owner of Express Ranches.
Max Irsik
Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

Feeding tips for pregnant cows and heifers

Hornless red cows in the pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #354270645 - Nataliya Schmidt)

Overeating disease in calves

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service