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For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

Beyond a breeding soundness exam, K-State beef cattle experts say bulls should also be assessed for their body condition and mobility. Read More

It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Farm Equipment, Livestock

Keeping facilities in working order

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)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Deciding to keep or cull cows



Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)

Managing weight gain in cattle

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
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
As cows age, their metabolism can change, K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said. (Photo: K‑State Research and Extension)

Special needs for old cows

Feeding time with cows (PHOTO: courtesy of Kansas State University Research & Extension)

Strategy for increasing feed efficiency for cows

A calf receiving vaccinations (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Vaccination limits

  • 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
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

The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)

How offspring performance influences culling decision