calves



Proactive management at calving sets the stage for healthier, more profitable cattle. (K-State Extension news service)

Management strategies for calves

Hornless red cows in the pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #354270645 - Nataliya Schmidt)

Overeating disease in calves

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Photo courtesy of the American Hereford Association
Protective cow standing with her injured calf who has a cast on his leg. (iStock │ #182745392 - SusanHSmith)

Dealing with leg fractures in calves

  • By Chris Clark │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Hay bales on Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Lidoband castration bands are impregnated with lidocaine to reduce the discomfort associated with band castration. It is effective for 42 days in calves weighing up to 250 pounds. This spring, Lidoband will be available for calves up to 1,000 pounds. (Courtesy photo.)
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Study shows effects of early diet options in beef x dairy calves

The webinar series Calculating Annual Cow Costs begins on Feb. 17. (Photo by Natalie Jones)

Calculating the annual cost of cows in 2025