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Five things to consider when weaning calves this fall 

K-State specialist Sandy Johnson outlines management, nutrition and health priorities for reducing stress during calf weaning. Read More

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

The economics of creep feeding

Beef cow enjoys drink of water. (iStock-#1721673716 │ Timothy Vining)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Water

Monitoring water sources to protect herd health

Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)

Building better cows

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Beef cows and calfs grazing on grass. (Adobe Stock-#349841650 │ William)

Bigger cattle may be the industry’s new normal

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

Finding the right cow size for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Cattle feedlot (K-State Research and Extension)

Growth implants’ effect on efficiency

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

When to move pregnant cows — and when not to

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Managing calf scours

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service