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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 becomes a problem for cattle encountering hot temperatures, low wind speeds and other summertime weather conditions. K-State beef extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff explains the remedies available to producers.

Survey: Meat preparation tactics differ between cuts

Processing Meat Processing Beef and Meat Quality

13 May 2025

3 minute read

Beef, pork and chicken are prepared differently at home. Learn how grill masters prep their meat and poultry

July 2024 - July 2025

Castration of Bull Calves

Genetics and Reproduction Cattle Behaviour Bull Management

16 July 2025

3 minute read

Castration is one of the most common procedures in beef production, but timing and technique matter. From improving meat quality to managing animal behaviour, this article explores why early castration is recommended, how welfare concerns are shaping global regulations, and what producers need to know.

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 becomes a problem for cattle encountering hot temperatures, low wind speeds and other summertime weather conditions. K-State beef extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff explains the remedies available to producers.

Survey: Meat preparation tactics differ between cuts

Processing Meat Processing Beef and Meat Quality

13 May 2025

3 minute read

Beef, pork and chicken are prepared differently at home. Learn how grill masters prep their meat and poultry

HPAI: How viruses move across species

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Zoonotic disease

16 October 2024

3 minute read

K-State beef cattle veterinarians share their perspective on highly pathogenic avian influenza

Battling flies in beef cattle herds

Herd Management Environmental Management Health & Disease

25 July 2024

6 minute read

Flies cause irritation and pain, reduce weight-gain and transmit disease-causing germs

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