The goal of each cattle operation is for the cows to produce a calf each year, say the veterinarians at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K‑State Research and Extension)

Deciding to keep or cull cows

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)

Adjusting calving window

K-State experts say yearling bulls will need a time of transition between the sale and breeding turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

Yearling bull management and herd value

Covered hay. (K-State Research and Extension)

Hay feeding strategy

K-State experts say mud can negatively impact the health of cattle. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Managing mud

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Mother’s instincts need to take over and protect calves, especially in frigid temperatures like the ones the High Plains saw during the Siberian Express. (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Preparing for calving season

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research & Extension
Cattle grazing crop stubble. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Grazing crop stubble can extend feed resources

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)

Establishing a biosecurity plan

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension