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

The economics of creep feeding

Could creep feeding help sustain calf growth as grazing conditions decline this fall? Veterinarians explain what producers should consider. Read More

Beef cow enjoys drink of water. (iStock-#1721673716 │ Timothy Vining)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Water

Monitoring water sources to protect herd health

Beef cows and calfs grazing on grass. (Adobe Stock-#349841650 │ William)
Animal Health, beef, Beef, Feeder, Livestock

Bigger cattle may be the industry’s new normal

Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

Finding the right cow size for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

What may be causing difficult births

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Managing calf scours

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