The calving pen is where some of the most costly and preventable problems on a dairy begin. And while a hard birth might not ...

Calving season will always bring surprises. But preparation, vigilance, and quick action can dramatically improve calf survival and long-term performance.

Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

Why mature size, hair shedding and calving ease must anchor your breeding objective if you want profitable, low‑input cows.

Transitioning a heifer calf into a productive, long-term member of the breeding herd requires attention to many important ...

I presented at a Master Cattlemen session recently and, after the meeting, got asked a common question about body condition and feeding cows at calving. The question was he had heard that he should ...

Boost your calving success by maintaining a BCS of 5-6 with high-energy diets to ensure healthy calves and increase weaning ...

Fall calving can provide more agreeable weather than spring calving along with different marketing timetables, although it can require special nutrition planning for the winter months. Rain or shine, ...

Most cattle producers breed their cows in June so they will calve in March and April, but heifers should be bred 20 to 30 days before the rest of the herd, said David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension ...