Heifer Management

September 2025 - November 2022

An Open Heifer: To Keep or Not To Keep

Genetics and Reproduction Heifer Management Herd Management

15 September 2025

2 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.

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

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.

€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

2 minute read

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

Heifer Freestalls: Size Does Matter

Herd Management Production Stages Heifer Management

30 November 2022

4 minute read

Check out the Dairy Idea Plans developed by the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering & Penn State Extension.

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