Interest in calving barns has grown steadily in recent years as cattle producers look for ways to improve herd management, operational efficiency and animal well-being. “A well-designed calving barn ...

Producers and veterinarians can work together in anticipation of potential complications and in responding when labor does ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

Smart ear-tag technology is helping cattle producers monitor heat activity, calving and animal health around the clock, as ...

Adding body condition can boost salvage value by hundreds of dollars per head, but feed costs, forage availability and market ...

ANNAWAN, Ill. — Livestock owners in the area are overcoming obstacles during the coldest week of the season. Minnaert Show Cattle herdsman Adam Dynes said the farm had four calves this week, including ...

What happens when cows are allowed to decide for themselves whether they want to be indoors or outdoors? When calves grow up with their mothers, can visitors observe the animals, everyday life in the ...

Tristan Stark tags a newborn calf on the family's Montana ranch. (Photo courtesy of Shaylyn Stark) REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Calving season is one of the most important times during the year for the ...