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Isolating cattle that join the herd for the first 30 days is an important part of a biosecurity plan, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
Beef, Disease, Livestock

Establishing a biosecurity plan

K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on how to keep from bringing diseases into the herd. Read More

(Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
Livestock

Bull management in the fall

Protein supplements can be offered to cows out on fall pasture. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
Central Region, Kansas, Livestock

Short-term supplementation strategy



Newly weaned calves can experience stress that makes them more susceptible to disease say K-State veterinarians. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Extension)

Stress and parasite connection

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Loading calves gently can help to minimize the amount of stress that calves experience, said K-State veterinarians. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing calves for the auction

To help meet their nutritional needs calves sometimes are offered creep feed while still nursing their dams. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Ways to meet the nutritional needs of heifer calves  

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Cattle Chat: Managing cattle grazing cornstalks  

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

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

Cattle Chat: Caring for bulls in winter    

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

Older cattle are more susceptible to anemia caused by anaplasmosis. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Managing tick-related sickness in the herd 

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension