First-calf heifers are demanding not only due to potential calving difficulties but also because they have the greatest nutrient needs in the herd, and their reproductive performance has long-term effects on herd success.

It is important to understand the soil nutrient needs of your land, particularly how much nitrogen is available and how much (if any) you may need to apply for the upcoming growing season.

When working calves, following BQA best management practices is not only the right thing to do, it can also help the operation be more successful.

With calving comes a busy time of checking cows multiple times a day, providing adequate nutrition and remembering to update your records regularly during this busy time.

Understanding differences in milk production due to age or genetics, the milk production curve and how milk production affects requirements for energy is important for hay feeding and supplementation strategies.

As we begin to wrap up the winter hay-feeding season and look towards spring, you may find hay resources are beginning to dwindle. There are several things to keep in mind as you manage the gap between now and spring greenup.

Investing time in animal handling skills improves the quality of life, safety, health and performance … for both animals and humans.

Muddy conditions are common across the Southeast this time of year. Not only does it create problems around hay-feeding areas, but it also affects cattle performance.

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year.