There have been many iterations of CAP reform since the first one 64 years ago, with a continued decline in support in real ...

Episode 176For the Love of Goats It’s probably safe to say that most goat owners think they understand mastitis, but it’s often more complicated than it seems. While many people associate it with a ...

The process of "calving" or parturition in beef cattle is defined by three stages. Stage I occurs about four to 24 hours prior to calving. The major event during stage I is the dilation of the cervix.

The changes in the predictability and duration of bison migrations outside the park "affects the reliability of management ...

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Much like in human childbirth, not every delivery in cattle goes exactly as planned. While many calves are born without issue, some require extra help due to factors beyond a producer’s control. On a ...

The last few weeks have been all about calving season for Western Canada’s cow-calf beef farms. Calving season 2026 came with some positive herd growth signals finally seen in the sector. Canada’s ...

Calving season brings an array of well-known challenges — scours, breech births weather complications. Premature calves are less talked about, but they’re a real management issue, and there are steps ...

When you interrupt a cow that is calving, she will prioritize her own life and stop calving. There are three stages to labor. Stage 2 of labor begins with the appearance of the water bag or calf and ...

Cows giving birth, or calving, is a natural event that can occur with little to no assistance. However, it is important for farmers and cattle keepers to be knowledgeable about the process and ...

A high percentage of the U.S. beef herd resides in areas of the country where moderately to extremely cold winter temperatures are common. By planning for winter weather, ranchers can avoid being ...