Cattle Chat

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

Preventing fog fever

K-State experts outline how sudden pasture changes can trigger fog fever in adult cattle and share practical prevention strategies. Read More

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)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

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

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Factors influencing herd expansion decisions