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 ...

Cows that calf late one year almost always do it again the next. It's not impossible to catch them up, but it rarely happens. That's because when a cow calves, you really only have 80 days to get her ...

Experts say that a shorter calving season can optimize your barn's productivity and checkbook. Courtney joined the Successful Farming team in the summer of 2022. She provided coverage on livestock, ...

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 ...

Calving beef heifers at 24 months increases the lifetime productivity of the cow and reduces rearing costs, as well as lowering the carbon footprint of the herd. However, careful management, ...

GARDEN CITY – Most spring-calving beef cows are now in their third trimester, or they will be calving soon in late January or February. Since these months also tend to bring on the most volatile and ...

Interest in calving barns has grown steadily in recent years as cattle producers look for ways to improve herd management, operational efficiency and animal well-being. “A well-designed calving barn ...