Cow-Calf
OSU’s Mark Johnson reviews the Oklahoma Gold and Oklahoma SuperGold supplementation programs as a means of adding profit potential.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
Infection may not directly impact herd health, but it can have implications for nutritional management.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail shares tips to help producers improve cow herd fertility.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
Texas Tech’s Jennifer Koziol shares a comprehensive overview of strategic heifer development — focusing on selection, health, nutrition and breeding strategies.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.
Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy.
Dr. Taylor Engle of Four Star Veterinary Services shares how producers can improve calf health outcomes by rethinking everything from pre-birth to bunk.
Recent research predicts modest wolf impacts can cut ranch income 28%.
Tall fescue adds to summer heat losses come in the form of less gain, weaker fertility and other health issues.
K-State veterinarian Bob Larson says 3% to 5% of calves suffer from pnemonia each year.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
Work with your local veterinarian to evaluate your herd’s deworming program to identify potential areas of improvement.
What started as a grassroots effort to reduce injection-site lesions in beef has evolved into one of the most comprehensive training programs in the cattle industry.