Many producers are now in full swing of calving season or soon will be in the Northern Plains. Although late winter has been relatively mild with above average temperatures the last few weeks, we had ...

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

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 ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — “What’s rule number one?” veterinarian Charles “Chuck” Estill asks a room full of students attending Oregon State University’s Extension Service calving school. The gathering of farm ...

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

HAYTI, S.D. (KELO) — It’s calving season, and it’s been a busy one for the Solsaa Angus cattle farm. With over 40 calves birthed this month, a father and son duo have been working day and night ...

The routine “calving check” is one of the most important tasks on the list of beef cattle producers during calving season. Most producers have their own plan for how often they give their calving herd ...