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 ...

WOODWORTH, N.D. — While the relatively snow-free weather has increased concerns about drought conditions in the region, it has helped reduce calving stress. "This year's calving season has been pretty ...

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 ...

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 ...