Articles tagged under: calving
Dry Ground is Hard to Come By
Published May 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says mud is once again a challenge. "Most cattle haven't been put out to sod so it's a challenge and it's so hard to get a dry environment right now." Hoppe says sickness rates…Snow Stress During Calving
Published April 10, 2023
Clifford, North Dakota rancher Kevin Elliott is halfway through his calving season and started preparing for last week's storm over a week in advance. Elliott received 12-to-15 inches of snow in the recent blizzard. Elliott, who’s an owner in Elliott…A Race Against Mother Nature
Published April 4, 2023
A winter storm working its way through the upper Midwest could drop anywhere from 12 to 24 inches. NDSU Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says getting livestock out of the wind and onto dry bedding are the most important…Cold Calving Warnings
Published March 31, 2023
There's been lots of sleepless nights for livestock producers who are calving in below normal temperatures. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says with the cold weather coming in during a critical time in calving season, making sure calves are…Calving Concerns
Published March 24, 2023
The amount of snow on the ground could pose trouble for the calving season. "I know people who calve in April are expecting less snow and warmer temperatures," said Laura Edwards, state climatologist, South Dakota. "It can lead to muddy…Avoid Calving Issues
Published January 2, 2023
Sire selection and paying attention to Estimated Progeny Differences are the key to avoiding calving problems. according to North Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka. "Once we understood the value of EPDs, the number of C-sections done in…Bracing Against the Storm
Published December 15, 2022
Karissa Daws of Grassy Meadow Ranch in Michigan, North Dakota was busy this past week preparing for the large amount of snow that was dumped on their ranch. "Luckily, this storm was somewhat planned so we could think ahead. By…ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard
Published April 21, 2022
Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…Calving Season Continues in the Storm
Published April 14, 2022
The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…