A small percentage of cows will experience problems when calving and breeders would like to know which cows are at risk. Using the vast dataset of the Dutch cattle breeding company CRV, computer ...

AMES, Iowa -- Calving; is a stressful time, says Marjorie Faust, Iowa State University Extension dairy specialist. This time can be especially stressful for first-calf heifers. "Research has shown ...

For many years, commercial cow/calf producers have used birth weight expected progeny differences (EPD) in sire selection to minimize calving difficulty. However, some producers have expressed concern ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The recent snowfall has affected area farmers and ranchers who are calving at this time. Craig Bieber, owner of Bieber Red Angus Ranch in Leola, South Dakota, said that ...

It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they manage the problem? On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle ...

The calving process is natural and a majority of time it happens without much fanfare—which is by design. However, there are situations where cows or heifers need help and intervention is necessary to ...

The dry period plays a major role in determining a cow’s health, fertility, and productivity after calving. Detecting and ...

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Spring brings the excitement of new life in several ways, including in the ranching industry. The months of January through June are considered calving season across North Dakota.

Most ranchers want calves to be small at birth (for easier calving), especially for first-calf heifer—to they won’t have to pull calves or have their vet deliver a big calf by C-section surgery. There ...