There are three stages of the beef calving process. Ranchers should be familiar with the process and contact their veterinarian, if necessary, for assistance during the spring calving season.

2/24/23 - Cattle birthing process involves three stages

The breeding season of spring calving beef cows is underway.  The first goal of the breeding season for cattle producers is to get their cows bred as quickly as possible which results in more calves being born early in the season.

3/30/23 - Beef bull to cow ratios

Creep grazing beef calves has the potential to be a more cost effective means of producing additional weight gain on calves by using forage instead of grain.

8/3/23 - Potential benefits of creep grazing beef calves

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has recommendations for core vaccines for all cattle.  The list of vaccines may change as disease risks change and new research is performed.

10/6/23 - Bovine core vaccination guidelines

Due to the drought in the summer of 2023 in Texas, the quality of hay that was baled in the drought is of nutritional concern as ranchers feed their livestock this winter.

2/21/24 - Nutritional needs for spring calving beef cows

There are various practices that can be utilized to resuscitate newborn calves.  Saving calves is critical to the success of the cow-calf business.

2/27/24 - Practices to resuscitate newborn calves

Waco Veterinarian Doctor Bob Judd explains the three stages of parturition in cattle as spring calving beef cows are still calving.

3/20/24 - Parturition process in cattle

Body condition scores on all beef cows is an important part of livestock management.  The importance of BCS is because producers want their cows to have a calf every year.

10/8/24 - Body condition scoring important for beef cattle

As spring calving beef cows are calving, it is likely some of the animals will have a retained placenta.

2/14/25 - Aftermath of spring calving process of beef cows

Proper nutrition is important for beef bulls during the upcoming breeding season. 

2/21/25 - Beef bull nutrition

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