K-State Research and Extension

Handling Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

Understanding more about liquid nitrogen and its properties will reduce complacency and help prevent accidents.

Importance Of Colostrum

To overcome the inability to pass antibodies to the calf before birth, the bovine dam secretes large amounts of antibodies into her colostrum.

Preparing for the Calving Season

The target body condition for first calf heifers at calving is 5.5 to 6 and 5 to 5.5 for mature cows. Prior to calving, you should develop a sound vaccination program to prepare the cow to produce high quality colostrum.

Preparing for Winter Weather Extremes

When cold stress occurs, feeding cattle late in the day can help cattle cope with night-time temperature declines as the heat of fermentation in the rumen will peak about 6 hours after consumption.

Cold Stress in Cattle

Winter is here and most cattle producers appreciate that cold weather increases nutrient requirements.