Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Cattle Reproduction Specialist looked at previous research trials that looked at deworming impacts on weight gain to help cattle producers. He says that ...

Russ Daly, SDSU Extension veterinarian says that deworming calves can be one of the most beneficial management practices, however there are concerns about parasite resistance to dewormers. Many ...

Although still a relatively new parasite management practice, more and more southern beef producers and industry specialists are recognizing the value of strategically deworming in the spring to help ...

Internal parasites in cattle -- often called worms -- eat away at the performance and marbling potential in fed cattle, even when they're dewormed properly at arrival. That's according to research at ...

Ideally, heifers should conceive their first calf at 15 months of age and calve by 24 months. Breeding early sets her and her ...

As calving season approaches, experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute are encouraging producers to focus on proactive management strategies to support calf health and herd ...

Water is arguably the most important nutrient. Newly arrived calves are thirsty, and many may be unfamiliar with automatic waterers. Strategies such as removing floats to expose open water, adjusting ...

Fescue pastures tend to go dormant in July and August, so look for alternatives like warm season grasses during this period of time. Try to keep the young calves gaining weight. Continue to watch for ...

As I write this, my thoughts are swirling based on several inquiries I have had about maintaining cows through the current dry period. Every producer has experienced the increased costs of inputs ...