BROOKINGS, S.D. - For the long-term health of the cow herd, it's important to give some extra attention to first-calf heifer pairs during calving so they remain healthy and are ready to breed back in ...

Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have immediate assistance to get the calf out quickly. Yet too many dairy and beef herds ...

Calving suckler cows outside successfully needs the right body condition, good shelter, and a plan B for extreme weather events and emergencies. Although outdoor calving immediately lowers housing and ...

Spring’s warming temperatures, green grass, and thunderstorms are just around the corner. For ranchers, spring brings an added and exciting meaning. To them, it’s a season of new life on their ranch.

Effectively managing the transition period for dairy cows is often talked about as being a key area for overall herd health and performance. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star ...

Planning a calving barn? Discover five design tips to improve cattle health, safety, efficiency and long-term durability.

Organic dairy farms make up a relatively small percentage of dairies in the United States. Organic certifications and the ...

A small percentage of cows will experience problems when calving and breeders would like to know which cows are at risk. Using the vast dataset of the Dutch cattle breeding company CRV, computer ...

My most memorable tussle with calves occurred half a century ago while working on a farm. While moving calves into the barn, one was recalcitrant. My boss said, “Just wrap its tail around your hand ...

One farm is taking a different approach toward how its cows give birth. Philo Ridge Farm is letting nature lead the way to ...