Calving heifers at two years old is more efficient and productive than doing this later, however, on average, the UK beef industry is currently calving cows at 33.6 months. We ask Simon Marsh, beef ...

A tight calving block is often desirable for block-calving dairy farmers due to the production, profitability, and management benefits. However, achieving this can be complex, with a number of ...

Spring-calving cows have generally come inside in good condition this year, although some cows that were out for longer than planned are just lacking a little body condition due to the wet weather.

In the suckler herd the aim over the next few months is to produce a live healthy calf from each cow and to successfully get the cow back in calf. The first consideration is to have the cow in proper ...

As spring calving season continues, producers continue to monitor and assist when needed as their next calf crop hits the ground. Dealing with protective moms can be a challenging situation, two ...

It’s the time of year when most people are looking forward to spring. For cattlemen, spring means calving season is approaching. We turn our thoughts to the expectation of seeing the next calf crop ...

WINTER milk producers have been advised to take a leaf from the book of spring calving herd owners on attention to fertility for a lifetime increase of €500 per cow in profit. Revealing research ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

After a mild summer, the Oklahoma heat has arrived just as fall calving herds will begin seeing calves hit the ground. With this in mind, we focus on the challenges faced in fall calving herds in hot ...

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