From sire influence to multiples, learn the primary factors that cause calving difficulty and why some issues tend to happen ...

K-State beef cattle experts discuss malpresentation of calves and the potential role of sire genetics.

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 ...

Recent advances in dairy cattle calving and neonatal care have integrated sophisticated monitoring systems, data analytics and automated prediction models to enhance both animal welfare and farm ...

HAYES, S.D. — Traditionally, you may not think September is the time of the year to see fresh baby calves hitting the ground. But, for those that fall calve, calving season is well underway. At ...

The Livestock Indemnity Program pays producers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by ...

Dear Daktari, I am a dairy farmer and recently I lost one of my calves during birth. It was a bad experience since it caught us unawares. Please educate me on calving to avoid such a scenario next ...

At first, it looks like a familiar farm moment. A Highland Cow has just given birth. Her newborn calf is on the ground. She's ...

As the cattle head to the cool-season grass pastures, spring breeding plans are well under way. While most of the cows have calved, spring grass means breeding time is not far away. The other day was ...

Cattle will need relief from the biting activity from fly pests now, and applying insecticides to the animals is the fastest ...