The calving process is natural and a majority of time it happens without much fanfare—which is by design. However, there are situations where cows or heifers need help and intervention is necessary to ...

It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts ...

Whether you are going to be using artificial insemination or turning out bulls for natural service, planning plays an ...

As spring calving season continues, producers continue to monitor and assist when needed as their next calf crop hits the ground. Dealing with protective moms can be a challenging situation, two ...

Thank you for your simple and educative articles. I am a new dairy farmer, and recently, I almost lost my calf at birth. I think the process started at night, and when we woke up, I found the calf ...

Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a ...

SPARTA, Mo. (KY3) -Extremely cold air continues to settle into the region following the snowstorm, and cattle farmers are working tirelessly to ensure the health of their herds during calving season.

Canada’s 2026 calving season is here. Here are our recent stories with tips for beef calf care, veterinary advice for cow-calf farmers.