Monitoring body weight, growth and reproductive readiness is another critical component of replacement heifer development.

K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.

With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks an “O” on the hips of “open” or non-pregnant cows.

A successful breeding season doesn’t happen by chance. According to veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, producers can improve herd performance by focusing on three ...