body condition score

Three Angus bulls. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Livestock, Midwestern Region, Missouri

Prepare bulls for the upcoming breeding season

In preparation for the upcoming breeding season, here management strategies to make sure bulls are ready for a successful breeding season. Read More

Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock

Calving season—knowing when to assist

Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature, a cow’s energy requirement increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a body condition score 5 or greater. (Photo courtesy of Purina.)
Ag News, Livestock, Weather

Don’t let cold weather freeze cattle performance this winter



(Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

5 calf health considerations to maximize immunity, decrease disease 

(Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

Health management of early weaned beef calves

Plan to meet weaning challenges