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
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