Good Calving Conditions

NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson is hearing good things about this year’s calving season. “Overall, calving has been going extraordinarily well across the state; I would say that producers are getting concerned about the dry conditions and how long these conditions are going to last.” Pederson reminds ranchers to take care of their bulls. “Don’t forget to have breeding soundness exams done on your bulls just prior to turnout time.” said Pederson. “A lot of bulls today are sold with a breeding soundness exam, but we also encourage people to have those done again especially if it’s been quite a bit of time in between when that was done and when you’ll turn out.