Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute

Handlers apply treatments to cattle following the beef quality assurance guidelines by administering products in the calf’s neck. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Product handling and administration

K-State beef cattle veterinarian Bob Larson offers safety advice for minimizing exposure when administering vaccines to animals. Read More

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)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

It is important to maintain the cattle handling facilities for the safety of the people and the animals, say the experts at the Beef Cattle Institute. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Farm Equipment, Livestock

Keeping facilities in working order



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

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

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

Preparing for calving season

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research & Extension
Cattle grazing crop stubble. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Grazing crop stubble can extend feed resources

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

Preparing for winter

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

Dietary plan for steers