Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute

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

Preparing for winter

K-State beef cattle experts say monitoring body condition, preparing for calving and updating records are important this time of year. Read More

A steer being cared for at home to finish weight. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
Beef, Livestock

Dietary plan for steers

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

Strategy for increasing feed efficiency for cows



Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

The risks of offering wrapped hay bales to cattle

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
A calf receiving vaccinations (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Vaccination limits

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
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