Preconditioning Calves (Photo courtesy of Frank J. Buchman)

Preconditioning calves has benefits

Breeding soundness exams are no bull

Cows and their fall-born calves out on pasture (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Fall calving considerations

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

Lush wheat basks in the evening sun April 28 just north of Salina, Kansas. Local farmers say the crop needs more rain to yield well. (Photo by Tim Unruh.)

Wheat fields need rain soon

Cattle grazing in a wheat pasture (Photo: Kansas State University Extension)

Cattle Report July 5th

Calves can get their best foot forward at branding time. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Calves get their best foot forward at branding time 

Cattle (File photo, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

Can high cattle prices pay for mistakes?