What to do When Calves Are Born Weak
What to do When Calves Are Born Weak | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter (osu.edu)
Cattle Chat: Watch for navel and joint ill in newborn calves
Cattle Chat: Watch for navel and joint ill in newborn calves (k-state.edu)
Cattle Chat: Assessing dehydration in calves
K-State beef cattle experts share five ways to check the hydration level of calves MANHATTAN, Kan. — When you don’t feel well, sometimes it is hard to stay properly hydrated and that can lead to serious health challenges. The same is true for young calves, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute during a recent Cattle Chat podcast discussion. “If a calf is nursing and shows a good attitude it is…
Newborn Calf Health Strategies
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Cattle Chat: Calve heifers early
Cattle Chat: Calve heifers early (k-state.edu)
How to Develop a Custom Calving Agreement
How to Develop a Custom Calving Agreement | UNL Beef
Cattle Chat: Knowing when to feed hay
K-State beef cattle experts discuss ways to best meet the winter nutritional needs of the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — When training for a sports competition, athletes often match their dietary requirements to the training regimen. In a similar way, a pregnant beef cow’s nutritional demands increase as she gets closer to the birth event, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “As the cows move…
Preparation is key to successful calving season
K-State veterinarian reviews steps for cattle producers before and after calving By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek said being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will bring home the newborn calves successfully. “We're approaching the end of the second trimester and moving into the third trimester which means the metabolic demands of that cow…
Cattle Chat: Long-term gestational impacts
K-State beef cattle experts discuss how nutrition and stress in utero impact animals for a lifetime MANHATTAN, Kan. — During pregnancy, regular checkups are key for mother and baby to maintain good health. The same is true for beef cattle, according to the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. “In the case of replacement heifers, research has shown that if their diet was restricted when they were in utero, there can be…
Calving Schools Planned
K-State to host four events around Kansas focused on providing tips to help producer prepare for calving season. MANHATTAN, Kan. - In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in December and continuing through January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle…