Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute

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)
Beef, Central Region, Kansas, Livestock

Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts address the question of whether or not producers should retain heifer calves born to first-calf heifers. Read More

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.)
Livestock

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.)
Ag News

Cattle Chat: Ways to meet the nutritional needs of heifer calves  



(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

Cattle Chat: Late summer fly control