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Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Seedstock

Cow size, forage efficiency key to profitability in beef operations 

As carcass weights rise, OSU research shows larger cows can reduce stocking rates and profits, making efficiency key for cow-calf producers. Read More

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The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
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Defining cow efficiency

Charolais cow-calf pair. (K-State Research and Extension)

Managing body condition for the calving season

  • February 6, 2026
  • By Ella Johnson │ K-State Extension news service
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First-calf heifers: the post-calving nutrition mistake you can’t afford to make

  • August 14, 2025
  • By Dagan Montgomery │ UW Extension
Angus Yearling bull (K-State Research and Extension)

Body condition scoring in bulls

  • March 26, 2025
  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
(Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

Health management of early weaned beef calves

  • August 22, 2023
  • By HPJ Staff

Experts offer tips on how to reduce the effects of drought on the herd

  • May 27, 2021
  • By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension

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