Beef Cattle Institute

Cattle feedlot (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, beef, Livestock

Growth implants’ effect on efficiency

K-State experts say growth-promoting implants can boost average daily gain 10% to 20% and improve feed efficiency up to 10%. Read More

Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)
Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Weighing genetic risk and reward

Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

When to move pregnant cows — and when not to



Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Managing calf scours

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
Vet and horse. (Adobe Stock │ #210180863- romul014)

What goes into your vet school application

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
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