BROOKINGS, S.D. - For the long-term health of the cow herd, it's important to give some extra attention to first-calf heifer pairs during calving so they remain healthy and are ready to breed back in ...

Much of the High Plains is experiencing varying intensities of drought, and North Dakota has had below normal precipitation ...

MONANGO, N.D. — Mark Wagner has memories of the April 1997 storm that hit North Dakota, and he’s heard all about the 1966 storm before he was born that took lives, both human and livestock. He thinks ...

It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they manage the problem? On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle ...

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 ...

TAPPEN, N.D. - One could be excused for thinking the central North Dakota weather on March 30 was an early April Fools' Day joke - and a cruel one at that. The northwest wind bit at exposed skin and ...

Effectively managing the transition period for dairy cows is often talked about as being a key area for overall herd health and performance. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star ...

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 ...

Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have immediate assistance to get the calf out quickly. Yet too many dairy and beef herds ...

Calving suckler cows outside successfully needs the right body condition, good shelter, and a plan B for extreme weather events and emergencies. Although outdoor calving immediately lowers housing and ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 - Researchers in North Dakota have come up with data to show what ranchers have been proving to themselves for years: Calving in May can be easier and less expensive, and ...