Calving
Calving season is a pivotal time for cattle producers, marking the start of a new generation and the future of their cow herd. From preparing for new arrivals to managing potential complications and ensuring calf health, every decision is crucial. Developing a proactive management strategy limits stress on the cow and calf while fostering optimal nutrition and health for both.
A Kentucky farm mom captured this heartwarming moment while saving a newborn calf from the cold.
With a New World screwworm case now less than 200 miles from the U.S. border, Seth Meyer says the growing threat adds risk and uncertainty for cattle producers making critical calving-season decisions.
The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom goes into protection mode.