To help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period, Iowa Beef Center has scheduled two Advanced Calving Clinics for Jan. 13, 2025, according to ...

Separate thin cows from those in adequate body condition to help manage nutrition and allocate feed resources.

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 ...

From heat stress to winter supplementation, every calving season has trade-offs. Here is how to align your herd’s genetics ...

One can see why change is difficult. At the Dickinson Research Extension Center, the cows are finishing the calving season. However, this year, calving was in early June, not late April. Like most ...

Whether you are going to be using artificial insemination or turning out bulls for natural service, planning plays an ...

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 ...

Ditch the generic “shot list.” Leading veterinarians explain why a written, herd-specific plan is the only way to maximize ...