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    Managing hay quality for cows

    calendar icon 14 January 2026
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    Castration of Bull Calves

    Genetics and Reproduction Cattle Behaviour Bull Management
    calendar icon 16 July 2025
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    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
    calendar icon 15 July 2025
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    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
    calendar icon 9 July 2025
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    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
    calendar icon 2 July 2025
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    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.

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    Managing hay quality for cows

    Herd Management Feed and Nutrition Forage Management
    calendar icon 14 January 2026
    clock icon 6 minute read

    Forage analysis is one of the most effective tools for managing feed costs and maintaining cow performance

    Castration of Bull Calves

    Genetics and Reproduction Cattle Behaviour Bull Management
    calendar icon 16 July 2025
    clock icon 2 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
    calendar icon 15 July 2025
    clock icon 2 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
    calendar icon 9 July 2025
    clock icon 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
    calendar icon 2 July 2025
    clock icon 2 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
    calendar icon 13 May 2025
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    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
    calendar icon 16 October 2024
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    K-State beef cattle veterinarians share their perspective on highly pathogenic avian influenza
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