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Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Building better cows

Kansas State University experts explain how genetics, health and nutrition decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity. Read More

New World screwworm larvae. (Photo courtesy USDA APHIS.)
Animal Health, Beef, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, USDA

New World screwworm reaches 2 states as USDA confirms fifth U.S. case

Ag News, Beef, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Oklahoma, Seedstock

Express Ranches plans purebred cattle herd dispersal, horse sales  

Beef cows and calfs grazing on grass. (Adobe Stock-#349841650 │ William)

Bigger cattle may be the industry’s new normal

  • June 3, 2026
  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service

From bunk to gut: Digestive health a key to beef profitability 

  • May 29, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Limited rainfall makes grass turnout a difficult choice  

  • May 29, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott

FDA grants emergency authorization for Dectomax for NWS 

  • May 25, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

Finding the right cow size for your herd

  • May 19, 2026
  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service

It takes all kinds of ‘Moms’ 

  • May 8, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
This inquisitive calf is paying close attention to the world around it while mama is enjoying a morning of grazing in this pasture in Union County, Iowa. (Adobe Stock │ #485474554 - DarcyMaulsby)

Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success

  • May 5, 2026
  • By University of Missouri Extension
Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • April 28, 2026
  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
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