Regardless of when a cattle owner decides to calve—spring or fall—it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. With so many challenges related to animal welfare, disease management, and safety ...

The calving pen is where some of the most costly and preventable problems on a dairy begin. And while a hard birth might not ...

Weather forecasts of 1 to 3 feet of snow for portions of the northern Plains fell short as the storm started to dissipate on Monday, March 25. Isolated areas saw continued snowfall into Tuesday ...

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 ...

Elliott Livestock and Wild Rose Cattle Co. were one-third of the way through calving 150 head of cows at their ranch near Clifford, North Dakota, on March 27, 2023. Kevin Elliott owns Elliott ...

One would think heavy nutrient demands on beef cows in February-March would result in a poor calving season — and if proper ...

Livestock owners in the area are overcoming obstacles during the coldest week of the season. Minnaert Show Cattle herdsman Adam Dynes said the farm had four calves this week, including a heifer calf ...

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: Josh Geigle works on a ranch 17 miles north of Wall. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — April blizzards are nothing new to South Dakota ...