Production Stages

September - July 2025

An Open Heifer: To Keep or Not To Keep

Genetics and Reproduction Heifer Management Herd Management

15 September 2025

3 minute read

One question that arises every year for cattle producers is what to do with weaned heifers. Should they be retained or sold at weaning? Retaining heifers or buying replacements are both costly ways to build and expand a herd. Therefore, it is important to select females that will be dependable, consistent, and longevous. Investing in the solid foundation of a herd is important for long-term profitability.

Dairy calf rearing Producer Day at Arlington Agricultural Research Station in Arlington, WI on Saturday, September 27, 2025

Herd Management Production Stages Calf and Youngstock Management

9 September 2025

2 minute read

Held just ahead of World Dairy Expo in the heart of calf rearing country

Cheesemaking is a complex science – a food chemist explains the process from milk to mozzarella

Herd Management Production Stages Processing

25 August 2025

6 minute read

Hundreds of different varieties of cow’s milk cheese are made across the globe, and they all start with milk

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.

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

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