Many seedstock producers are already well into the 2016 calving season. We are just a few weeks away from the anticipated calving date of our bred heifers. With the cold weather, it’s important to prepare for the calving season, so you’re not...

Calving season is underway for many ranchers. In our operation, we've finished calving out the first-calf heifers and have moved on to our mature cows. For first-calf heifers, calving and lactation occur at a time when they are still growing...

I would never argue with those who have moved their calving season to late spring to more closely align with Mother Nature. However, there are those of us who, either from a marketing standpoint or a labor standpoint, are relegated to start...

Knowing when to intervene is important in managing difficult calving.

The key to effective and minimally painful castration is to do it early in life. Here’s a rundown on timing, tools and techniques.

After weeks of extremely cold temperatures, it finally feels like spring around here. With a high yesterday of 63°F., I spent the day outside looking over calves and enjoying the sunshine while it lasts. However, with warm spring temperatures...

Earlier this month, my husband and I began a new (and much anticipated!) chapter in our life when we moved out to his family farm to start creating a home in the original farmhouse. We previously lived in a townhome for the past two years and...

Being ready and prepared before the start of calving season can make life much easier for operators, and potentially save a calf.