Cattle chat podcast

Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Building better cows

Kansas State University experts explain how genetics, health and nutrition decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity. Read More

Beef cows and calfs grazing on grass. (Adobe Stock-#349841650 │ William)
Animal Health, beef, Beef, Feeder, Livestock

Bigger cattle may be the industry’s new normal

Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)
Cow Calf, Livestock

Finding the right cow size for your herd

Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

What may be causing difficult births

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Defining cow efficiency

Cattle grazing in a wheat pasture. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Making the most of forage resources

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

Fall weaning is the time when some producers make keep or cull decisions for the herd. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Deciding to keep or sell heifers 

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

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves