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Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, beef, Drought, Livestock

Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

Record-high cattle prices may be creating optimism across the beef industry, but K-State experts say managing risk remains critical. Read More

Grazing cattle in Kansas (Courtesy photo.)
Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Grazing management strategy

Hay is one of the largest expenses in a cow-calf operation, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension news service)
Agronomics, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Cutting costs on the ranch



K-State experts say yearling bulls will need a time of transition between the sale and breeding turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

Yearling bull management and herd value

Cows and their fall-born calves out on pasture (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Fall calving considerations

Loading calves gently can help to minimize the amount of stress that calves experience, said K-State veterinarians. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing calves for the auction

The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)

How offspring performance influences culling decision

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
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   

Reducing ranch expenses

  • By By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension

3 steps to consider before making cow or pasture leases