Beef Cattle Institute

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

Experts highlight reproductive management strategies such as estrus synchronization that may improve breeding season outcomes. Read More

Vet and horse. (Adobe Stock │ #210180863- romul014)
Education, Livestock

What goes into your vet school application

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
Beef, beef, Central Region, Cow Calf, Kansas, Livestock

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
(Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Bull management in the fall

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension