Reproduction is key to profitability in beef cow-calf operations. When cows fail to conceive and calve on a yearly basis, ...
K-State beef cattle experts discuss the importance of careful planning and low-stress handling during transportation of ...
Calculating calving distribution is one way to evaluate the previous year’s cow herd reproductive performance. This assessment calculates the number of cows calving in 21-day periods during the ...
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.
K-State veterinarians discuss estrus synchronization protocols in heifers versus cows and how to find what works best in your ...
Achieving an appropriate calcium balance in dairy cows is critical near calving, but not only to ensure a healthy transition to lactation. According to a new study, calcium added to acidified ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension recently launched an online course focused on the basics of bovine reproduction and safe, efficient reproductive management practices and protocols. One of ...
When deciding on whether or not to sell a cull cow, figure out how long you think you’ll want to keep her and what potential value she would bring you versus what it would be if you sold her today.
The three weeks before and after calving, also known as the transition period, are full of changes for the dairy cow which make her very vulnerable. Such changes include hormonal, metabolic, immune, ...