Production Stages

July - April 2025

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.

€1 million state-of-the-art dairy calf rearing centre opens at UCD Lyons Farm Ireland

Herd Management Production Stages Calf and Youngstock Management

7 May 2025

3 minute read

Facility designed to offer agriculture and veterinary students hands-on experience in calf rearing, while expanding dairy heifer research

How long should the dry period be?

Herd Management Production Stages Dry Cow Management

6 May 2025

5 minute read

Historically, many farmers have aimed to have a 60-day dry period in dairy cows. New research says a shorter time might work

Calving in the cold: How management can save newborn dairy calves

Genetics and Reproduction Herd Management Production Stages

24 April 2025

5 minute read

Managing calving amid fluctuating spring temperatures can be tough

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