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
(Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Bull management in the fall

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Protein supplements can be offered to cows out on fall pasture. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Short-term supplementation strategy

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Newly weaned calves can experience stress that makes them more susceptible to disease say K-State veterinarians. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Extension)

Stress and parasite connection

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Loading calves gently can help to minimize the amount of stress that calves experience, said K-State veterinarians. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing calves for the auction

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.)

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

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension