By moving pregnant cows we can break the exposure to the new calves that are born. Some potential scenarios for cattle producers may be to start in a calving barn early in the year when weather is ...

Prior to calving Season it is important to take inventory of our facilities. Our working pens, chutes and alley ways need to be in good working order. If we have a calving barn or indoor facility ...

The calf and heifer barn, the newest of facilities at Pfeifer Dairy, in Bucyrus, Ohio, was completed in early 2016 and can house over 250 head. The new facility replaces a handful of rented barns ...

During the winter it’s common to have a tougher time keeping calves active, which is necessary for them to maintain body heat. While some farms have heated calf barns, others don’t. If you’re having a ...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year. Prepare a calving kit. The last ...

A calf being nursed back to health was a casualty in the Wednesday morning barn fire on 8 Square Road, Warsaw. According to Plain Township (Leesburg) Fire Department Chief Derek Tenney, the fire ...

A calf is born with only 2-4 percent of body weight as fat, which will not last long if she is forced to burn fat for heat production. Burning body fat for heat can lead to lower growth rates, ...

Ranchers who are calving during extreme cold don’t get much sleep but camera technology allows them to see what’s happening in the barn anywhere they are. “Last night when I was checking it was ...

When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts say now is the time to make those preparations. This was the topic of a recent Cattle ...