It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.

ST. JOHN’S, Mich. (WLNS)—Dairy farmers across the United States help calves become healthy adults through a method called, “calving process and assistance.” This process consists of several steps when ...

With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State's Mark Johnson explains how to identify, ...

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 ...

Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a ...

Spring calving time has arrived, and workload has sharply intensified for Flint Hills ranchers with cow-calf operations. A cow’s gestation is the period between conception and birth. During this time, ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — “What’s rule number one?” veterinarian Charles “Chuck” Estill asks a room full of students attending Oregon State University’s Extension Service calving school. The gathering of farm ...

Thank you for your simple and educative articles. I am a new dairy farmer, and recently, I almost lost my calf at birth. I think the process started at night, and when we woke up, I found the calf ...

As spring calving season continues, producers continue to monitor and assist when needed as their next calf crop hits the ground. Dealing with protective moms can be a challenging situation, two ...

Calving season is said to be one of the most critical times for cow-calf operations in North Dakota and it is approaching, if not started already. "The biggest issue this year is going to be feed. So ...

SPARTA, Mo. (KY3) -Extremely cold air continues to settle into the region following the snowstorm, and cattle farmers are working tirelessly to ensure the health of their herds during calving season.