calving

Cows in the stable eat hay. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #322327093 - Lukas)
Cow Calf, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

High quality hay after calving a must

Calving and the months that follow are among the most nutritionally demanding periods for beef cows. Read More

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
beef, Beef, Central Region, Cow Calf, Kansas, Livestock

Defining cow efficiency

Charolais cow-calf pair. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Managing body condition for the calving season



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Assessing herd performance

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)

Adjusting calving window

Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)

High quality hay important after calving

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Advanced beef cow calving clinics scheduled for Jan. 13

  • By Denise Schwab │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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