“The breeding soundness exam tells us the bull can get it done today,” said veterinarian Brad White, noting that fertility ...

With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks an “O” on the hips of “open” or non-pregnant cows.

K-State beef cattle experts say bulls should routinely be assessed for body condition and mobility along with an annual semen evaluation Before a student-athlete is allowed to join a sports team they ...

With calves weaned, veterinarians cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls ...

Monitoring body weight, growth and reproductive readiness is another critical component of replacement heifer development.

Bulls are some of the hardest working parts of any cattle operation, and their time off needs to be a well-planned vacation. Jason Warner, assistant professor and Extension cow-calf specialist at ...

NEW YORK — Each year, when the bucking bulls arrive at Madison Square Garden, livestock trailers pull into 33rd Street and back up to ramps that lead five floors up to the arena. The bulls — 50 or so ...

Many winter milking herds may only begin breeding after Christmas, which means considering a synchronisation programme may be ...