Calving suckler cows outside successfully needs the right body condition, good shelter, and a plan B for extreme weather events and emergencies. Although ...
The consensus? The team agreed that thin cows are more costly due to potential calving difficulties and a longer infertility ...
OSU and KSU experts explain why restricting nutrients fails to prevent dystocia and how maintaining a BCS 6 ensures calf ...
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 ...
Evaluating BCS at various times of the year can also help producers gauge the genetic base of their herd.
The calving process is natural and a majority of time it happens without much fanfare—which is by design. However, there are situations where cows or heifers need help and intervention is necessary to ...
The other three sets of twins were a surprise - all twin heifers - and, to be fair, they calved themselves without any assistance.
WASHTA, IA (KTIV) - It’s calving season in Siouxland and one herd is now even bigger than expected. You’ve heard of a cow having a calf, and maybe twins, but triplet calves is extremely rare. But it ...