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 ...

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

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

The couple behind Twisted B Ranch near Nipawin, Sask., says they’d could’ve lost their family barn and the cows inside if it wasn’t for their newly installed calving camera. "That was probably one of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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