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Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
beef, Beef, Central Region, Cow Calf, Kansas, Livestock

Defining cow efficiency

K-State beef cattle experts discuss why better measurement, sound husbandry and pre-calving management matter for efficiency in cow herds. Read More

Bull injuries can be caused by a number of things, including fighting between bulls. Injuries can keep them for successfully breeding cows. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)
Beef, Livestock

What producers can do to cut down bull conflict

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Feeder, Livestock, Stocker

The power of breed diversity



Hereford cattle may be more likely to get pinkeye than other breeds. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Reducing the risk of pinkeye

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Minimizing shrink to maximize profit

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)

Navigating investment opportunities amid high cattle prices

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service
K-State beef cattle experts reveal strategic benefits and challenges of cattle co-grazing. (K-State Extension news service)

Maximizing pasture potential, the science behind multi-species grazing

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Grazing cattle in Kansas (Courtesy photo.)

Grazing management strategy

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Hay is one of the largest expenses in a cow-calf operation, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cutting costs on the ranch

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

Bull evaluations pre-breeding

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

Keeping facilities in working order

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