Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute

Feeding time with cows (PHOTO: courtesy of Kansas State University Research & Extension)
Feeder, Livestock

Strategy for increasing feed efficiency for cows

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts say that feeding ionophores to cows may be beneficial in feed efficiency. Read More

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)
Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

The risks of offering wrapped hay bales to cattle

A calf receiving vaccinations (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
Cow Calf, Disease, Livestock

Vaccination limits



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)

Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
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.)

Calving-related challenges for the cow

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
(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

Cattle Chat: Late summer fly control