calves

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)
Just a Scoopful, Opinion

Cattle auctions back in full swing

Livestock auctions are returning to full swing and the market continues to be strong for ranchers, Jerry Nine writes in a column. Read More

Crops, Feeder, Lacey Vilhauer, Oklahoma, Southern Region, Stocker, Wheat

Keys to fall wheat pasture forage production in Oklahoma 

Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)
beef, Just a Scoopful, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Opinion

Changes have been many in the cattle business



Willis Ranch earns Commercial Commitment to Excellence award

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

Hereford champions named in the Sooner State

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)

Understanding a hay test: TDN

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.)

Company unveils product to help band castration in calves

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

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