On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can bring high stakes for ranchers trying to protect ...

On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers. Twenty-five ...

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 ...

Calf scours can quickly become serious without early intervention. Experts stress hydration, sanitation and colostrum as ...

To ensure young calves get off on the right foot after they hit the ground, push colostrum, monitor the umbilical cord, ...

Both humans and animals can relate to the joys and perils of raising kids, which is why a pair of highland cows were successful in asking for help when their baby was in danger. The poor calf had ...

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 ...

No matter how much we think we know about our cows, calving time always reveals another perspective about a cow's disposition. Here are a few things I picked up from observing mother cows. 1. If you ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — “What’s rule number one?” veterinarian Charles “Chuck” Estill asks a room full of students attending Oregon State University’s Extension Service calving school. The gathering of farm ...

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