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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

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  

Ag News, Livestock

Cattle Chat: Managing cattle grazing cornstalks  



Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Adding purchased bred heifers to the herd 

The average age of the herd can be a factor to consider when making culling decisions. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Culling priorities   

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

Fall weaning is the time when some producers make keep or cull decisions for the herd. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Deciding to keep or sell heifers 

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves 

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: The hidden cost of cattle shrink 

(Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Role of composite sires 

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension