calving

K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Adjusting calving window

K-State beef cattle scientist Bob Larson offers advice on how to narrow the calving window. Read More

Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)
Alfalfa, Animal Health, Cow Calf, Crops, Forage Crops

High quality hay important after calving

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
Iowa, Livestock, Midwestern Region

Advanced beef cow calving clinics scheduled for Jan. 13



Angus cattle gather in a field. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Preparing for winter

Cows need to be monitored for calving-related issues, according to veterinarians at K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Calving season—knowing when to assist

Cow with calf (Photo: courtesy of Frank J. Buchman)

Cows Are Having Calves

Mother’s instincts need to take over and protect calves, especially in frigid temperatures like the ones the High Plains saw during the Siberian Express. (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Calving-related challenges for the cow

Is your cowherd prepared this winter?

Calving (K-State courtesy photo)

Preparation is key to a successful calving season  

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

January “All Things Beef” workshop to focus on calving