Calving season will always bring surprises. But preparation, vigilance, and quick action can dramatically improve calf survival and long-term performance.

Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have ...

If animals can get to them, winter grass, corn stalks, and other crop residues are low quality right now as these feeds have ...

Calving suckler cows outside successfully needs the right body condition, good shelter, and a plan B for extreme weather ...

Calving is a busy time at best, and heading into the season unprepared certainly doesn’t help. As calves start to hit the ground this year, make sure that you’re ready ...

One would think heavy nutrient demands on beef cows in February-March would result in a poor calving season — and if proper ...

It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts ...

With spring calving underway, one Co. Waterford farm explains its focus on supporting cow performance and easing labour ...

Boost your calving season success: prevent weak calves and maintain gestating cow health by fortifying winter beef diets with ...

Fall calving can provide more agreeable weather than spring calving along with different marketing timetables, although it can require special nutrition planning for the winter months. Rain or shine, ...

Because of dairy farmers' typical stoic image, Jayne Sebright of the Center for Dairy Excellence shares examples and advice for being vulnerable.