Cattle Chat: Preventing injury with good flooring
Well-designed cattle handling facilities take into account the terrain the cattle will be walking on
MANHATTAN, Kan. — When walking across a wet or icy...
Cattle Chat: Managing feed resources in the summer
Adjusting cattle diets to depleting pastures
MANHATTAN, Kan. — As summer advances and the grazing pastures begin to mature and dry up, beef producers may...
Cattle Chat: Optimizing hay cutting for cattle digestibility
Cutting hay when the seed head first appears is best for nutritional value
MANHATTAN, Kan. — For farming and ranching families, summertime often brings with...
Cattle Chat: Managing for pinkeye
Pinkeye prevention and early diagnosis are two keys to cattle eye health in the summer
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Anyone who has experienced dust blowing in...
Cattle Chat: Investing in genetic testing
Accurate records important in maximizing value of genetic tests
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The saying ‘knowledge is power’ often rings true in making decisions, and in...
Cattle Chat: Caring for first-calf heifers and calves
K-State beef cattle experts discuss the dietary needs of first calf heifers and the importance of water to nursing calves
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Each season...
Cattle Chat: Managing heat stress in cattle
Knowing the signs and mitigation strategies will aid in cattle performance over the summer
MANHATTAN, Kan. — On a hot summer day, people often dress...