Beef Cattle Institute

Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Managing calf scours

Calf scours can quickly become serious without early intervention. Experts stress hydration, sanitation and colostrum as critical tools for producers. Read More



Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Defining cow efficiency

Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

Getting accurate results from pregnancy checking your cows

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Best time to wean calves

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

The power of breed diversity

Hereford cattle may be more likely to get pinkeye than other breeds. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Reducing the risk of pinkeye

Hereford calves on a fresh green pasture. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Experts encourage Beef Quality Assurance certification

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Hay is one of the largest expenses in a cow-calf operation, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cutting costs on the ranch

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Isolating cattle that join the herd for the first 30 days is an important part of a biosecurity plan, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Establishing a biosecurity plan

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension