Providing targeted supplementation is essential to address the cow's nutritional needs, meet production goals & optimize ...

Consider magnesium supplementation levels, particularly for lactating cows grazing wheat, rye, or triticale in the spring.

Proper heifer nutrition and management keep cattle healthy and increase long-term cattle operation profitability, expert says.

Sweetheart, the longhorn cow, gave birth on Monday to her 20th calf in 20 years. Jeff Ketcham, a rancher near Cheyenne, says not only is ...

When a new little one joins the world, it can be an exciting time, but not all births are easy. For beef cattle, it is important to know what is considered a medical emergency, according to the ...

If animals can get to them, winter grass, corn stalks, and other crop residues are low quality right now as these feeds have ...

My most memorable tussle with calves occurred half a century ago while working on a farm. While moving calves into the barn, one was recalcitrant. My boss said, “Just wrap its tail around your hand ...

If one stands by the fence and discusses calving, most producers are sympathetic to the late- calving cow. At least she has a live calf is the general response. That is true, but the challenge is to ...

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NDSU Extension recently hosted a hands-on learning opportunity for 4-H members featuring Calving School and Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training at the North Central Research Extension ...

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 ...

Recently on Lexy Anne’s (@justthefarmwife) farm, a cow delivered a stillborn calf and was completely devastated by her loss. As she grieved, Lexy Anne thought she might have a solution that could help ...