cattle health

Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

5 tips for planning an efficient and safe calving barn

Interest in calving barns has grown steadily in recent years as cattle producers look for ways to improve herd management, operational efficiency and animal well-being. “A well-designed calving barn offers protection from harsh weather conditions while allowing cows and ... Read More

Beef cow enjoys drink of water. (iStock-#1721673716 │ Timothy Vining)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Water

Monitoring water sources to protect herd health

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Livestock industry urges producers to follow protocol

FDA grants emergency authorization for Dectomax for NWS 

Photo of an adult female Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, on a blade of grass. (Photo courtesy James Gathany via the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Cattle producers urged to be on the lookout for tick disease

  • By Dan Donnert │ K-State Extension news service
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Managing calf scours

  • 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
Beef cattle in pasture at sunset. (iStock │ #207406680 - Steve Lovegrove)

Plan ahead to protect your herd

Courtesy photo.

Mizzou Cow College Workshops set for May

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
Grazing sorghum. (Courtesy photo.)

Residue grazing considerations for soil health