calf

With cold weather to start this week, cattle producers are on their toes because of the challenges Mother Nature creates during calving season.  To combat the cold temperatures and remaining snow, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension, recommends producers decrease wind and provide adequate bedding.  ...

Calves are transported across the country on a regular basis, but 25% to 30% of those cattle coming into feedyards are mismanaged once they reach their final destination, that according to Kansas State professor of veterinary medicine, Dan Thomson...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the death of a calf by the Profanity Peak wolf pack.   WDFW staff is working with the rancher to prevent future incidents.   The Department does have suggested control methods as well as experts to help any livestock producer try and eliminate any wolf/livestock confrontations.   ...