Beef Bulletin
Supplementing Beef Cattle When Fuel Costs Are High
High fuel costs reach beyond the price displayed at the pump. They affect freight charges, supplement delivery expenses, and the cost of managing cattle across...
Successful Weaning is a Planned Event: Nutritionist Perspective
Weaning is likely one of the most stressful events in the life of a calf. It’s generally accepted that we can’t completely remove the stress associated...
Successful Weaning is a Planned Event: DVM Perspective
Weaning is a necessary management strategy to transition our calves from the cow herd to the next stage of production. If not handled appropriately, this transition...
Could the Summer of 2026 Affect Herd Fertility?
June, July, and August across Kansas mesonet stations averaged 78.9°F, ranking as the 14th-warmest summer since 18951. For Southwest KS, it was the 6th warmest...
Getting More from the Calf Crop: Calfhood Implants
Growth-promoting implants are one of the most economical technologies available to beef producers. Implanting calves during the suckling phase improves weaning...
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