Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for...

Dystocia, meaning “difficult birth,” often results in loss of a calf or complications after birth of a live calf. Some examples of complications...

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously...

Failure to develop heifers that can stay productive in the herd is a costly mistake. To help achieve successful heifer development, it is important...

During the summer I frequently get asked about mowing pastures. Often, farmers are seeking a yes or no answer…and hopefully validation of their...

The foundation of a least-cost, balanced winter ration starts with a forage test. For those buying or selling hay, forage testing can play an...

Seedstock breeders should be identifying bulls they plan to consign to the 2025 Illinois Performance Tested (IPT) Bull Sale. The IPT Bull Sale is the...

There is no more unnerving feeling than hearing the veterinarian say “open” too many times during preg-check. Having some open cows is normal in a 60...