calving

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

What may be causing difficult births

Some calving difficulties stem from calf size, positioning and genetics, and understanding these factors can help producers better prepare. Read More

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

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)

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