Consider magnesium supplementation levels, particularly for lactating cows grazing wheat, rye, or triticale in the spring.

Using a portable milking machine in the calving pen is the easiest and fastest way to harvest a cow’s first colostrum and avoid having to move a newly calved cow. “Cows are often a bit unsteady on ...

One would think heavy nutrient demands on beef cows in February-March would result in a poor calving season — and if proper ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - November is a good time for beef producers to assess their pastures and facilities and take care of some routine tasks to prepare their cattle operations for winter, a Purdue ...

Calving season is winding down for many producers, but the past two weeks were tough. The problems were coming from many directions. In all aspects of life, there always is a transition zone. In the ...

Recent advances in dairy cattle calving and neonatal care have integrated sophisticated monitoring systems, data analytics and automated prediction models to enhance both animal welfare and farm ...

Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have ...