Transitioning a heifer calf into a productive, long-term member of the breeding herd requires attention to many important ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout their lifetimes, according ...

The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

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 ...

Most cattle producers breed their cows in June so they will calve in March and April, but heifers should be bred 20 to 30 days before the rest of the herd, said David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension ...