calving

Alfalfa, Animal Health, Cow Calf, Crops, Forage Crops

High quality hay important after calving

Good nutrition important to keeping cows ready to be rebred at a later time, Nebraska Extension educator Ben Beckman writes. Read More



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

Calving (K-State courtesy photo)

Preparation is key to a successful calving season  

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

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy