Since 2016, Kansas cattlemen and women have had the opportunity to attend Kansas State University Extension calving schools to not only brush up on their pre-calving and calving management but also learn new cow herd management strategies and calf-pulling techniques.

“Are Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers really all that different?” This question comes up a lot, especially when it comes to reproductive management. The short answer is yes, they really are.

The U.S. cow herd expansion over the last couple of years, along with increased input costs, has caused considerable price volatility.

Preparing for the breeding season is a year-round project with many steps along the way to ensure high reproductive success in a herd.

By this point, chances are you’ve seen, utilized or are at least somewhat familiar with remote drug delivery systems (RDDS) in cattle.

Animal safety has always been a critical aspect of any cattle operation. Without a healthy herd, there would be no meat on the table or money in the bank.

There’s a new robot in town, and it’s working at Cargill meatpacking plants to promote human safety.