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 ...

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 ...

HAYES, S.D. — Traditionally, you may not think September is the time of the year to see fresh baby calves hitting the ground. But, for those that fall calve, calving season is well underway. At ...

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 ...

My most memorable tussle with calves occurred half a century ago while working on a farm. While moving calves into the barn, one was recalcitrant. My boss said, “Just wrap its tail around your hand ...

Spring calving time has arrived, and workload has sharply intensified for Flint Hills ranchers with cow-calf operations. A cow’s gestation is the period between conception and birth. During this time, ...

Dear Daktari, I am a dairy farmer and recently I lost one of my calves during birth. It was a bad experience since it caught us unawares. Please educate me on calving to avoid such a scenario next ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Calving season is in full swing at Lehrman Family Simmentals, a seedstock Simmental operation in Spencer, SD. Thanks to the KELOLAND Cow Cam, you can join in the action too.