Steps such as cleaning and disinfecting a calf sled and maternity pens will help boost calving success. Hiring calving ...

Troy Dutton and Joe Hochhalter from the Steele Vet Clinic in Steele, N.D., give advice on everything from colostrum timing to ...

Regardless of when a cattle owner decides to calve—spring or fall—it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. With so many challenges related to animal welfare, disease management, and safety ...

ARMOUR, S.D. — Farming and ranching is no 9 to 5 job. For cattle producers, calving season means being ready for anything — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means they are up at all hours of the ...

Norman Angus Ranch in Crawford, Neb., is a commercial and registered Angus operation with a focus on selling weaned steer and ...

Weather forecasts of 1 to 3 feet of snow for portions of the northern Plains fell short as the storm started to dissipate on Monday, March 25. Isolated areas saw continued snowfall into Tuesday ...

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: Josh Geigle works on a ranch 17 miles north of Wall. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — April blizzards are nothing new to South Dakota ...

My most memorable tussle with calves occurred half a century ago while working on a farm. While moving calves into the barn, one was recalcitrant. My boss said, “Just wrap its tail around your hand ...

ANNAWAN, Ill. — Livestock owners in the area are overcoming obstacles during the coldest week of the season. Minnaert Show Cattle herdsman Adam Dynes said the farm had four calves this week, including ...