Pastures are turning green, which means it’s time to work cows and calves. Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and ...

With the beef industry hitting price records, producers may be looking at putting some profits to good use. An Extension ...

The K-State experts agreed that moving cattle in a way that minimizes the amount of stress they experience is important. “Make sure your facilities are set up in a way that the cattle can easily move ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Now that pastures are starting to green up and calves are growing, many producers are getting ready to haul their cow-calf pairs to summer pastures. Multiple factors should be ...

Consumers are more acceptant of low-stress handling techniques when compared to aggressive handling. Low-stress handling involves working calmly without shouting, whistling, poking or prodding cattle.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when handling cattle in the pasture and corrals. In the pasture: • Remember flight zones. Use just enough pressure to move an animal without sending it over the ...

In the Northern Rocky Mountains, ranchers raising livestock on public lands often advocate the use of lethal control measures to protect their livestock and control large carnivores. While large ...

Lincoln, Neb. — As a summer heat wave descends on the Midwest, Nebraska Extension is urging producers to help reduce stress on cattle during hot weather. “This July weather pattern offers challenges ...

Not only do hot summer days make people uncomfortable outdoors, it can also impact livestock. K-State Research and Extension beef veterinarian Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, DVM, said temperature, humidity, wind ...

Confidence, capability and empowerment were just a few takeaways for the 50 women who participated in a special cattle handling event at the Buckingham Agriculture Resource Network on Oct. 29. The day ...

SPENCER, Iowa -Low-stress livestock handling is a priority for Morris Larson, general manager of Spencer Livestock Sales and recipient of the 2010 Iowa Beef Quality Assurance Award. The award was ...

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - Understanding that cattle are herd animals can make it easier to handle them. When possible, allow cattle to follow each other through handling facilities. Watching one go ...