K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.
Monitoring body weight, growth and reproductive readiness is another critical component of replacement heifer development.
We have been going hard with AI synchronization and breeding, both cows and heifers.
A successful breeding season doesn’t happen by chance. According to veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, producers can improve herd performance by focusing on three ...
Cows that are too thin at calving, will result in a delay in them coming back on heat regardless of how well they are fed after calving as well as having a greater chance of calving weaker calves with ...
Many winter milking herds may only begin breeding after Christmas, which means considering a synchronisation programme may be ...
Picking a good team of sires should be on the fore front of farmers minds, with winter breeding set to kick off within the ...
Shaun Diver takes a look at the recent cull cow results on Tullamore Farm and gives an update on sheep breeding in this ...