Reproduction

Since 2016, Kansas cattlemen and women have had the opportunity to attend Kansas State University Extension calving schools to not only brush up on their pre-calving and calving management but also learn new cow herd management strategies and calf-pulling techniques.

Single-step genetic evaluations have become a reality for several beef breed associations, with the expectation that more will adopt single-step predictions in the near future.

If you’ve ever set up dominos, you know that when one domino falls over, the rest follow suit. Similarly, your nutrition program can set off a chain reaction affecting your breeding program.

Beef producers may be a bit apprehensive about paying the fee and taking the time away from the ranch to learn how to artificially inseminate their cows.

During last year’s Beef Improvement Federation Symposium and Convention in Loveland, Colorado, five panelists convened to discuss data and ownership.

Calving season is here, and hopefully cows are calving unassisted, and healthy calves are running through the pen. As new calves continue to arrive, make sure to keep records on both cow and calf performance.