Cattle Chat

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)
Beef, Central Region, Kansas, Livestock

Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts address the question of whether or not producers should retain heifer calves born to first-calf heifers. Read More

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.)
Livestock

Calving-related challenges for the cow

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Seedstock

Cattle Chat: Economic advantage of crossbreeding systems



To help meet their nutritional needs calves sometimes are offered creep feed while still nursing their dams. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Ways to meet the nutritional needs of heifer calves  

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Cattle Chat: Managing cattle grazing cornstalks  

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

Three Angus bulls. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Caring for bulls in winter    

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Adding purchased bred heifers to the herd 

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

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves 

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

Cattle Chat: The hidden cost of cattle shrink