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Cattle Chat: Keeping an Eye Out for Theileria

Tuesday, December 9

K-State beef cattle experts detail Theileria threats, how it’s transmitted and ways producers can stay ahead of the disease MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University beef cattle experts are urging producers to stay alert this winter as new research reveals that Theileria, a tick-borne parasite affecting cattle... Read More.

K-State Specialist Shares Tips for Managing Cattle as Temps Get Cold

Monday, December 8

Cold stress increases cow’s energy needs, says Warner MANHATTAN, Kan. — As temperatures become colder, a K-State cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle.“Beef cows begin to experience cold stress when... Read More.

Cattle Chat: How Producers Can Find the Right Type of Cow for Their Land

Tuesday, November 25

K-State beef cattle experts offer new insights highlighting the tradeoffs between grazing larger versus smaller cows MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the beef industry evolves, Kansas State University beef cattle experts say producers may benefit from rethinking long-held assumptions about cow size, milk production and grazing... Read More.

Cattle Chat: What Producers Can Do to Cut Down Bull Conflict

Tuesday, November 18

K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers may want to consider housing bulls for minimal fightingMANHATTAN, Kan. — Anyone who’s ever had a difficult roommate knows the struggle of sharing space — and according to Kansas State University beef experts, bulls aren’t much... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Factors Influencing Herd Expansion Decisions

Tuesday, October 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As cattle producers across the country evaluate opportunities for herd expansion, Kansas State University beef experts say careful management and long-term planning remain essential for making sound business decisions, even while market signals are shifting. On a recent episode of the... Read More.

USDA to Survey Cattle Operations

Friday, June 20

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed the July cattle survey to about 18,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. This is the first July cattle survey mailed... Read More.

Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports

Tuesday, May 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 19, 2025) — In early May, a delegation of U.S. livestock genetics and agriculture leaders representing Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Idaho, and the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to advance trade partnerships and expand the global reach of... Read More.