Cattle Chat

Closeup of white-faced cow, an unknown cowboy, and a group of white-faced cows in the background. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Treating disease early vs. precisely

Producers should weigh opportunity cost, monitor changes, and be willing to reassess and adjust treatment decisions. Read More

Angus cattle gather in a field. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Preventing fog fever

Brown and white bulls. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Livestock

Understanding bull fertility beyond an exam



Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

Getting accurate results from pregnancy checking your cows

Evaluating replacement heifers ahead of breeding season

Cattle (Kansas State University Extension)

What ranchers need to know about anaplasmosis

Bull injuries can be caused by a number of things, including fighting between bulls. Injuries can keep them for successfully breeding cows. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

What producers can do to cut down bull conflict

Good record-keeping helps cattle producers make good business decisions prior to and during breeding season, say experts at K-State's Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)

The data behind breeding season success

Handlers apply treatments to cattle following the beef quality assurance guidelines by administering products in the calf’s neck. (K-State Research and Extension)

Partnerships strengthen the beef industry

Handlers apply treatments to cattle following the beef quality assurance guidelines by administering products in the calf’s neck. (K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing for work in agriculture

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Best time to wean calves