As I walked across a farmyard to begin a herd test last week, the farmer asked me how I had spent my Christmas. “A quiet one,” I replied, “but I think I’m about a stone heavier after helping the kids ...

Probiotic supplementation before calving may help reduce sub-clinical ketosis, improve cow health and support earlier cycling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Calving season will always bring surprises. But preparation, vigilance, and quick action can dramatically improve calf survival ...

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 ...

Maize silage can improve transition feeding, reduce milk fever risk and support cow performance through calving and early ...

DEVILS LAKE - Feed quality is a major issue during drought years that can result in nutrient deficiencies in pregnant cows. These deficiencies can cause several metabolic disorders that may result in ...

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 ...

If one stands by the fence and discusses calving, most producers are sympathetic to the late- calving cow. At least she has a live calf is the general response. That is true, but the challenge is to ...

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 ...

Many producers are now in full swing of calving season or soon will be in the Northern Plains. Although late winter has been relatively mild with above average temperatures the last few weeks, we had ...