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Closeup of white-faced cow, an unknown cowboy, and a group of white-faced cows in the background. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Treating disease early vs. precisely

Producers should weigh opportunity cost, monitor changes, and be willing to reassess and adjust treatment decisions. Read More

Brown and white bulls. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Livestock

Understanding bull fertility beyond an exam

Beef, beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Evaluating replacement heifers ahead of breeding season



Bull injuries can be caused by a number of things, including fighting between bulls. Injuries can keep them for successfully breeding cows. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

What producers can do to cut down bull conflict

Good record-keeping helps cattle producers make good business decisions prior to and during breeding season, say experts at K-State's Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

The data behind breeding season success

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Factors influencing herd expansion decisions

farmer with cow. (Adobe Stock │ #370700532 - Morgan)

Parasite control strategies

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

Cow curiously sticks out its nose. (Adobe Stock │ #524137189 - Petra)

Fatigue, unusual behavior may signal anemia in adult cows

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Minimizing shrink to maximize profit

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