Monitoring body weight, growth and reproductive readiness is another critical component of replacement heifer development.

K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on ways to manage heifers and cows Bulls are often the focus when cattle producers are thinking about the breeding season, but experts at Kansas State ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D., an Extension livestock specialist. Fernandez ...

Over the past five years or so, the practice of breeding beef cows from dairy cows to possibly yield more income for dairy farmers has swept the dairy industry. It involves using sexed semen and ...

Colin Muller, of Rocky Ramblers, exhibited the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2017 Mitchell County 4-H/FFA Beef show held on August 4. Tim & Joe Johnson, provided this trophy. Reserve ...