Why energy, protein, minerals and weekly body condition checks are critical to getting cows and first‑calf heifers rebred on ...

On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers. Twenty-five years ago, a collaboration between a Sandhills ranch family, a rural ...

From targeted nutrition to disciplined phenotypic sorting, learn how Schrader Ranch and Christensen Charolais are building ...

Mark Wagner — the start of a new calving season upon him — said he’s “pushing the envelope as hard as I can.” Wagner, a rancher and farmer at Monango in south-central North Dakota is what’s known as ...

HAYES, S.D. — Traditionally, you may not think September is the time of the year to see fresh baby calves hitting the ground. But, for those that fall calve, calving season is well underway. At ...

South Dakota farmers and ranchers are paying close attention to the weather with more rain and snow in the forecast for the ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground. Because cows experience a lot of stress after ...

EDINBURG, N.D. – As twilight fades to darkness, Joel Mathiason’s gentle hands lift a newborn calf to its feet and steer it into a barn stall knee-deep in straw. A cow follows. When she enters the ...

Using a portable milking machine in the calving pen is the easiest and fastest way to harvest a cow’s first colostrum and avoid having to move a newly calved cow. “Cows are often a bit unsteady on ...

Preparing for calving season usually comes during an already busy time of the year. No matter if you calve in winter, spring or fall, gathering all the items needed for a successful calving season is ...