Archive for the "calving" Tag

The transition period during calving remains one of the most critical times in a cow’s life. And of course, the colostrum a […]

Few things are as crucial to a newborn calf’s health as the first few hours after birth. Each hour after a beef […]

Higher-than-expected precipitation in the weeks leading up to spring has created rather muddy pasture conditions. For cattle producers gearing up for spring […]

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is preventable. One-third of the nation’s beef cattle and nearly half of all dairy cattle are infected with […]

Preventing disease among your cowherd is a priority of every producer. Experts from Kansas State University advise producers to move pregnant cows […]

As calving season heats up across the chilly Northern Plains, the right technology can make a successful calving season easier. Here are […]

Dairy cow nutrition is one of the most critical components of a successful dairy operation. For cows and their calves to thrive, […]

Feeding a heifer from birth to first lactation is costly for any dairy operation. Many dairy producers focus on reducing the number […]

Calves born in late winter instead of spring in the Western U.S. typically see better growth, according to USDA’s Agricultural Research Service […]

The Arctic blast that’s driven down temperatures in most of the U.S. comes at the worst possible time for many beef cattle […]