Articles tagged under: calves
With Weather Challenges, Watch Weaned Calves Closely
Published December 1, 2019
Cattle producers should keep a close eye on freshly weaned calves with the tough weather conditions. A lot of the challenges started in the spring, when calves were born in the rain, snow and cold. Some calves may not have…Watch for Coccidiosis in Calves
Published April 5, 2019
According to NDSU Extension, cattle producers are losing young calves to coccidiosis this spring. The intestinal disease commonly impacts suckling calves three to six weeks of age. Symptoms typically develop after stressful events, such as weather changes, or if the…Health and Nutrition Aid in Calf Weaning Success
Published October 18, 2018
When weaning and backgrounding calves, producers should have strong health and nutrition plans in place. Janna Kincheloe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center, says this is the key to increase feed efficiency and gain. "Keeping…Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather
Published April 16, 2018
Cattle producers in the Northern Plains have lost calves with the winter weather continuing into the 2018 calving season. North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock systems specialist Karl Hoppe says producers may be eligible for losses through the Livestock…