Cold weather and pregnancy increase cattle energy demands. Proper nutrition and shelter boost cow health and calf performance ...

It is weaning time for many area cow-calf producers. It’s a stressful time for calves and stress is the number one issue affecting calf performance. Calves are being removed from their mothers and ...

KADOKA, S.D. and FORT PIERRE, S.D. — As many farmers and ranchers begin weaning calves across the region, it can be beneficial to consult a veterinarian to help reduce stress and ensure a healthy herd ...

K-State beef cattle experts and podcast guests explore how nutrition, forage conditions and cow health shape weaning decisions for beef producers. Weaning calves might not sound like a topic to argue ...

Every year, weaning time for calves is a stress on people and cattle. On our ranch, we started fenceline weaning 35 years ago—separating the cows and calves but putting them in adjacent pens or ...

STURGIS, S.D. & SPEARFISH, S.D. — Ranchers across the region are preparing to wean calves and western South Dakota cattle producers are experiencing good weather conditions as they wean their herds ...

Editor’s note: The following was written by Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf field specialist, for the university’s website Aug. 11. In the Upper Midwest, nearly 75% ...

Where did the calves go? Are they all here? It never seems to fail that when the crew goes out to gather the cow-calf pairs, we are short one. The obvious response is: Any dead ones? The crew looks ...

Everyone is tired of hearing about drought. The skies are stark blue, usually considered nice, but most would appreciate some clouds and rain. The point is this: The weather is nice and the cows are ...

When calves are the most important commodity for a ranch, focusing on pregnant cows’ nutrition is the first step in ensuring ...