Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

K-State veterinarians say a successful breeding season starts with accurate records, a clear plan and consistent ...

January is an extremely important check-point in spring heifer development programs. The key to proper heifer development lies in understanding the factors that influence conception in yearling ...

Effective post-breeding management in your beef herd helps identify open heifers early and ensures proper development for ...

hile it seems like a natural event, getting pregnant is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if the female isn’t having estrus cycles. Specific to cattle, the experts at the Kansas State ...

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Nevan McKiernan reports on the first weekend of the Carrick Winter Fair, where breeding heifers sold for as high as €16,000.

An interactive beef demonstration at AgriScot this month is set to focus on selection and management of breeding heifers to maximise output and reduce calving problems. The demonstration, supported by ...

Heifers born in the first cycle (first period of calving, based on 21 days) were heavier pre-breeding, cycled more frequently, had higher pregnancy rates, and were more likely to calve within the ...

For suckler cows to be most profitable, calving for the first time at 24 months old is considered optimum. Research suggests that calving heifers for the first time at this age is pivotal for reducing ...

Nevan McKiernan reports on the first weekend of the Carrick Winter Fair, where breeding heifers sold for as high as €16,000.