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

Weighing genetic risk and reward

K-State beef cattle experts say while linebreeding may improve genetic consistency, it may also increase the risk for more genetic issues. Read More

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

What may be causing difficult births

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

Managing calf scours



Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Defining cow efficiency

Closeup of white-faced cow, an unknown cowboy, and a group of white-faced cows in the background. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Treating disease early vs. precisely

Brown and white bulls. (K-State Research and Extension)

Understanding bull fertility beyond an exam

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