Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have ...

Giving cows a good start at the beginning of lactation can sometimes be a struggle. Hypocalcemia — also known as milk fever — ...

Act quickly when one or two cases appear, as the issue is unlikely to resolve without intervention, writes independent ...

OSU and KSU experts explain why restricting nutrients fails to prevent dystocia and how maintaining a BCS 6 ensures calf ...

It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts ...

Identifying specific pathogens and management flaws is essential for effective calf scours treatment and prevention on your farm.

Timing is the key to a successful calving season, but beef cattle producers often wonder how they can narrow the calving window, or the timeframe in which cows will be giving birth. Speaking on a ...

Early preparation prevents last minute stress and although not all scenarios can be avoided planning can help ease the stress. Animal Health Firstly, it is essential that all planned vaccinations, ...

Tracking birth data, mothering ability and calf vigor on day one provides the metrics needed for smarter culling and sire ...