replacement heifers

Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Building better cows

Kansas State University experts explain how genetics, health and nutrition decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity. Read More

Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Seedstock

Crossbreeding, selection strategies key to cow-calf efficiency

Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Feeder, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Seedstock, Stocker

Cattle outlook: Peel predicts more high prices, tight supplies for 2026 

A herd of cattle are eating grass on the grassland. (Adobe Stock │ #316982109 - zhengzaishanchu)

Livestock and forage event set for Feb. 19

Evaluating replacement heifers ahead of breeding season

Ashland, Kansas Veterinarian Dr. Randall Spare discussed some key factors when making replacement heifer decisions at the Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kansas, Aug. 20. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Decisions matter for replacement heifers 

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.)

Show-Me-Select replacement heifer sales set

What to expect from cattle prices, herd rebuilding in 2024 

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.)

Tips for heifer development and selection 

Dairy cows

FDA grants supplemental claims for dairy and beef replacement heifers