K-State beef cattle experts discuss why better measurement, sound husbandry and pre-calving management matter for efficiency in cow herds.

Now is the time of year when cattle are grazing crop residues and farm equipment is put away for the winter. Cows that are set to calve on March 1st are moving into their third trimester. This means ...

In the past cow herd records could have been as simple as a pen and pocket notebook. Now with the advent of computers, smartphones and other various forms of technology it can be easier than ever.

Evaluating BCS at various times of the year can also help producers gauge the genetic base of their herd.

It's 7:30 am and the sun is finally warming up a chilly September fog. Just west of Sprague, Washington, a wide pasture is empty, except for a white pickup truck snaking its way across the dead grass.

When driving past the cow herd on pasture, there could be a reminder note on the pickup side mirror. Caution: “Cow/calf pairs in mirror are larger than they appear.” Joking aside, many producers are ...

AgBoost®, a cloud-based data analytics company from Oklahoma City, is revolutionizing cattle management. Cattle producers now have access to a web-based tool that enables them to manage their herds ...

The dry period in dairy cows, a non-milking interval critical for mammary gland regeneration, is receiving renewed attention as research continues to refine practical management strategies while ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the world evolves so does the definition of what's normal and that includes how livestock producers manager their cattle, which is exactly what a farm at the University of ...

Dr. Adam Beard shares new research evaluating short-term contact between cows and calves and its impact on early calf health ...