calves

Feed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to…

Spring calving cow-calf producers are approaching weaning time, which can be a stressful time for both calves and producers. How a producer manages calves prior, during, and after weaning can…

By Jessica Jensen, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, Kan. – Anyone who is about to compete in a race or is starting a new job must be trained…

On rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth (weight) by supplying high-quality forage when its most needed, according to a study by…

Early weaning of calves may be advantageous in times of drought, when cows are in a confinement system, or as a body condition management tool for very young or old…

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist The “value-added” calf sales are well under way on the summer video sales and will certainly pick up as we…

Creep-feeding should be evaluated on yearly basis to determine if it will provide production and economic benefits to the operation. Nutrients required for calf growth are met through its dam…

Throughout the COVID outbreak, the processing component of the beef supply chain has presented a bottleneck in getting beef products to consumers.  This is because, this is the segment of…

Written by Aaron Berger, Jay Parsons, and Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska Extension Due to the recent severe weather, many cow-calf producers have a significant number of first-calf heifers or cows that have…

By Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian Beef herds calving in late winter or early spring flirt with disaster annually when it comes to bitter weather conditions.…