Kansas State Research and Extension | The Beef Site

Kansas State Research and Extension

Castration of bull calves

16 July 2025

3 minute read

High heat intensifying water deprivation in confined livestock

Welfare Climate Weather

15 July 2025

3 minute read

Lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, but learn how to avoid salt toxicity

Fair season is here: Keeping animals cool at county shows

Herd Management Production Stages Heifer Management

9 July 2025

2 minute read

It’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress

Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle

Herd Management Environmental Management Production Stages

2 July 2025

3 minute read

Heat stress is a problem for cattle in hot temperatures, low wind speeds and high humidity

Survey: Meat preparation tactics differ between cuts

Processing Meat Processing Beef and Meat Quality

13 May 2025

3 minute read

Grilling season is upon us in the northern hemisphere. Learn how consumers approach grilling beef, pork and chicken

December 2022 - March 2023

Separating heifers and cows in the months before calving

Herd Management Environmental Management Production Stages

7 March 2023

3 minute read

K-State beef cattle experts recommend grouping heifers away from cows in the months leading up to calving

Preparation is key to a successful calving season

Genetics and Reproduction Herd Management Production Stages

20 February 2023

3 minute read

Tips to ensure more healthy-born calves

Use calving pasture rotation to prevent disease spread

Genetics and Reproduction Breeding Herd Management

1 February 2023

3 minute read

As cows begin calving, K-State experts advise moving the pregnant cows to new pastures every few weeks to reduce disease spread among the newborns

Benefits of confirming early pregnancy in heifers

Genetics and Reproduction Breeding Artificial Insemination

12 December 2022

2 minute read

K-State beef cattle experts say checking pregnancy status early can help with culling decisions

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