Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute

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)
Ag News, Animal Health, Beef, Feeder, Livestock

Managing weight gain in cattle

People’s metabolism slows as they age. Similarly, cattle also experience changes in their metabolism as their body ages. Read More

Covered hay. (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Hay feeding strategy

K-State experts say mud can negatively impact the health of cattle. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Managing mud



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

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

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