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 ...

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 ...

With calving season just around the corner, it is important to be prepared in advance. Planning now will help produce a successful calf crop and avoid the stress of last-minute dilemmas. Spring calves ...

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 ...

DEVILS LAKE - Feed quality is a major issue during drought years that can result in nutrient deficiencies in pregnant cows. These deficiencies can cause several metabolic disorders that may result in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientist used Artificial Intelligence to create a predictive model that in theory could halve the number of calving problems in cattle. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Most ranchers want calves to be small at birth (for easier calving), especially for first-calf heifer—to they won’t have to pull calves or have their vet deliver a big calf by C-section surgery. There ...