KADOKA, S.D. and FORT PIERRE, S.D. — As many farmers and ranchers begin weaning calves across the region, it can be beneficial to consult a veterinarian to help reduce stress and ensure a healthy herd ...

K-State beef cattle experts and podcast guests explore how nutrition, forage conditions and cow health shape weaning decisions for beef producers. Weaning calves might not sound like a topic to argue ...

During any given production year on the ranch, cows/heifers are faced with nutritional and environmental stressors. They have ...

Every year, weaning time for calves is a stress on people and cattle. On our ranch, we started fenceline weaning 35 years ago—separating the cows and calves but putting them in adjacent pens or ...

STURGIS, S.D. & SPEARFISH, S.D. — Ranchers across the region are preparing to wean calves and western South Dakota cattle producers are experiencing good weather conditions as they wean their herds ...

Producers should let the condition of their cattle and forage dictate when to wean calves, two North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists say. specialist Carl Dahlen. "A recurring ...

Cold weather and pregnancy increase cattle energy demands. Proper nutrition and shelter boost cow health and calf performance ...

The Southern Plains summer heat can be hard on pastures, cows and calves, especially first-calf cows. These cows are in a special class as they still are trying to maintain body condition, actively ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Now is the time for beef producers with spring-calving herds to complete weaning and consider calf marketing options, a Purdue Extension beef specialist says. Timely calf ...

Young children separating from their parents to start kindergarten—and even young adults moving out of the house and headed to college or their first job—bring about transitions that often involve ...