beef cattle

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It takes all kinds of ‘Moms’ 

In this week's editorial column Field Editor Kylene Scott connects motherhood, family life and maternal traits in cattle production. Read More

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)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success

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

Weighing genetic risk and reward



Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

What may be causing difficult births

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

Experts share how beef cow size, heavier carcasses influence beef at K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 

Three Angus bulls. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

What’s a good bull worth?

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Angus bull in pasture with Angus cows during breeding season. (iStock │ #1864024287 - Jacqueline Nix)

Bull management for breeding success

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

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

Understanding mineral tags can help guide cattle supplement decisions

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service