A small percentage of cows will experience problems when calving and breeders would like to know which cows are at risk. Using the vast dataset of the Dutch cattle breeding company CRV, computer ...

Mark Wagner — the start of a new calving season upon him — said he’s “pushing the envelope as hard as I can.” Wagner, a rancher and farmer at Monango in south-central North Dakota is what’s known as ...

Pinpointing health issues early on in fresh cows, gives farmers a better chance of treating them successfully. Scott Abbott from Dairy Vet Management, says: “The earlier you intervene, the more likely ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Calving season will always bring surprises. But preparation, vigilance, and quick action can dramatically improve calf survival ...

Some calving cows and heifers may just need more time to go through the different stages of labour, rather than have immediate assistance to get the calf out quickly. Yet too many dairy and beef herds ...

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Spring-calving cows have generally come inside in good condition this year, although some cows that were out for longer than planned are just lacking a little body condition due to the wet weather.

THERE is no such thing as trouble-free calving but careful preparation should help to reduce calving problems. Calving is the most dangerous time in the life of the calf - if it survives calving and ...

As I walked across a farmyard to begin a herd test last week, the farmer asked me how I had spent my Christmas. “A quiet one,” I replied, “but I think I’m about a stone heavier after helping the kids ...

North Dakota State University will host a calving workshop in Minot, North Dakota, at the end of February with the goal of preparing new and experienced cattle producers for the upcoming calving ...

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