For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian (K-State Research and Extension)

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
The goal of each cattle operation is for the cows to produce a calf each year, say the veterinarians at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K‑State Research and Extension)

Deciding to keep or cull cows

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K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)

Adjusting calving window

Angus Yearling bull (K-State Research and Extension)

Body condition scoring in bulls

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Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)

Managing weight gain in cattle

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Angus bulls in the field. (iStock │ #1462034334 - Candice O\'Neill)

Selecting bulls to meet marketing goals

Covered hay. (K-State Research and Extension)

Hay feeding strategy

K-State experts say mud can negatively impact the health of cattle. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Managing mud

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service