The calving pen is where some of the most costly and preventable problems on a dairy begin. And while a hard birth might not ...

Calving season will always bring surprises. But preparation, vigilance, and quick action can dramatically improve calf survival and long-term performance.

Providing targeted supplementation is essential to address the cow's nutritional needs, meet production goals & optimize ...

It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts ...

Transitioning a heifer calf into a productive, long-term member of the breeding herd requires attention to many important ...

Why mature size, hair shedding and calving ease must anchor your breeding objective if you want profitable, low‑input cows.

Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

One would think heavy nutrient demands on beef cows in February-March would result in a poor calving season — and if proper ...

I presented at a Master Cattlemen session recently and, after the meeting, got asked a common question about body condition and feeding cows at calving. The question was he had heard that he should ...

Fall calving can provide more agreeable weather than spring calving along with different marketing timetables, although it can require special nutrition planning for the winter months. Rain or shine, ...