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Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock

The economics of creep feeding

Could creep feeding help sustain calf growth as grazing conditions decline this fall? Veterinarians explain what producers should consider. Read More

Beef cows and calfs grazing on grass. (Adobe Stock-#349841650 │ William)
Animal Health, Beef, beef, Feeder, Livestock

Bigger cattle may be the industry’s new normal

Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)
Cow Calf, Livestock

Finding the right cow size for your herd

Cattle feedlot (K-State Research and Extension)

Growth implants’ effect on efficiency

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

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Defining cow efficiency

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.)

What producers can do to cut down bull conflict

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

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