Beef Cattle Institute

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

When to move pregnant cows — and when not to

K-State beef cattle experts discuss the importance of careful planning and low-stress handling during transportation of pregnant cows. Read More

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Managing calf scours

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

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success



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

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