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

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Adding purchased bred heifers to the herd 

Older cattle are more susceptible to anemia caused by anaplasmosis. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Managing tick-related sickness in the herd 

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
The average age of the herd can be a factor to consider when making culling decisions. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Culling priorities   

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Fall weaning is the time when some producers make keep or cull decisions for the herd. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Deciding to keep or sell heifers 

Cattle Chat: Late summer fly control 

Use calving pasture rotation to prevent disease spread