Undesirable temperament in feedlot cattle has been reported to reduce slaughter and carcass weights by 40 lbs. and 17 lbs., respectively (BEEF, June 2010, “Research Roundup”). Since temperament is a moderately heritable trait in cattle, one would rightfully conclude that excitable feedlot steers and heifers are the progeny of excitable sires and dams...More

Shortening the calving season is among the most effective practices a cow-calf producer can implement. Improving early calving frequency increases weaning...More

As a veterinarian with 40 years' experience, plus an instructor of veterinary obstetrics at Washington State University, I would add the following points...More

Calving in April and weaning during August may produce a lighter calf, but with feed costs at record levels, cow-calf producers will see better returns under this production system...More

Planning for calving is a lot like formulating a battle plan. It can fall apart when the first shot is fired, but preparation and planning for contingencies...More

About 80% of all calves lost at birth are anatomically normal. Most deaths are due to injuries or suffocation resulting from calving or delayed calving....More

Written by Heather Smith Thomas, this 328-page how-to manual carries readers all the way from pregnancy and calving through care of the newborn...More

Neonatal calf scours is a multifactorial disease, says Dave Smith, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension veterinarian. The ideal scenario for an outbreak is to have susceptible hosts...More