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

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

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

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 ...

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

No matter how much we think we know about our cows, calving time always reveals another perspective about a cow's disposition. Here are a few things I picked up from observing mother cows. 1. If you ...

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 ...

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 ...