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Give them some grace 

Field Editor Kylene Scott in this week's blog writes about surviving calving season, not because she's out delivering calves, instead it's surviving 3 a.m. wakeup calls. Read More

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

Cattle auctions back in full swing

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.)

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