The gestational length of cows is commonly believed to be 283 days. The topic of gestation length often comes up among cattle breeders during calving season. These conversations often pertain to ...

STAPLES, Minn. — Minnesota’s cow-calf herd continues to face challenges in growth. The ins-and-outs of the industry were discussed Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the first of nine Cow/Calf Days put on by the ...

Seasoned cow-calf producers know the long list of everything that has to go right for a cow to become pregnant during breeding season. Nutrition, as measured by cow body condition, needs to be right.

Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf ...

Calves on the ground eventually mean dollars in the pocket and steaks in the meat case. It’s the basics of the beef industry. Cow-calf operations depend on getting a live calf with every pregnancy.

Dr. Ibrahim Kemboi (right) the vet in charge of chemusian farm in Nakuru county with staff members about to draw blood for pregnancy-testing of cows in the farm Identifying if a cow has become ...

Pregnancy checking is often circled on the calendar months in advance, but for cattle producers, knowing when to check can be just as important as knowing how. On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle ...

Cows need different nutritional levels at different stages of gestation. As the fetus grows larger, the cow’s nutrient needs increase. If a cow is lactating, feeding her calf, she needs a much higher ...

Dr Richard Tanui (in apron) a veterinary official at EldoSirikwa dairy consultants carries out a pregnancy test using a latest technology with an ultrasound camera used in cow pregnancy scanning.

Gestating cows need more dietary vitamin A as they move throughout the winter and onto the last few months before calving.