Beef Cattle Institute

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)
Agronomics, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Cutting costs on the ranch

K-State Beef Cattle experts offer recommendations on how to reduce expenses on a cow-calf operation. Read More

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)
Beef, Disease, Livestock

Establishing a biosecurity plan

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

Bull management in the fall



Loading calves gently can help to minimize the amount of stress that calves experience, said K-State veterinarians. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing calves for the auction

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Economic advantage of crossbreeding systems

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Cattle Chat: Managing cattle grazing cornstalks  

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

Older cattle are more susceptible to anemia caused by anaplasmosis. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Managing tick-related sickness in the herd 

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
The average age of the herd can be a factor to consider when making culling decisions. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Culling priorities   

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves