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

Carrying too much body condition early in life can have negative impacts on heifers retained as replacements, according to the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Read More

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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.)
Beef, Dairy, Feeder, Livestock

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
The average age of the herd can be a factor to consider when making culling decisions. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Culling priorities   

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

Fall weaning is the time when some producers make keep or cull decisions for the herd. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Deciding to keep or sell heifers 

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves 

(Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Role of composite sires 

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension